CVE-2021-3847

kernel: low-privileged user privileges escalation

Published Apr 1, 2022 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An unauthorized access to the execution of the setuid file with capabilities flaw in the Linux kernel OverlayFS subsystem was found in the way user copying a capable file from a nosuid mount into another mount. A local user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2021-27089 An unauthorized access to the execution of the setuid file with capabilities flaw in the Linux kernel OverlayFS subsystem was found in the way user copying a capable file from a nosuid mount into another mount. A local user could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 3, 2024, 5:09 PM
Reserved
Oct 1, 2021, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Apr 1, 2022, 11:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 4:05 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Sep 13, 2021, 12:00 AM