CVE-2021-3732

kernel: overlayfs: Mounting overlayfs inside an unprivileged user namespace can reveal files

Published Mar 7, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 5.5 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's OverlayFS subsystem in the way the user mounts the TmpFS filesystem with OverlayFS. This flaw allows a local user to gain access to hidden files that should not be accessible.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2785-1 linux-4.19 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2843-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4978-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27009 A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's OverlayFS subsystem in the way the user mounts the TmpFS filesystem with OverlayFS. This flaw allows a local user to gain access to hidden files that should not be accessible.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5094-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5094-2 Linux kernel (Raspberry Pi) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5096-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5113-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5115-1 Linux kernel (OEM) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5116-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-5116-2 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6001-1 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6013-1 Linux kernel (AWS) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6014-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:01 PM
Reserved
Aug 23, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 10, 2022, 5:42 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 12, 2021, 12:00 AM