cve entity

CVE-2021-3493

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CVE-2021-3493: Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

The overlayfs stacking file system in Linux kernel does not properly validate the application of file capabilities against user namespaces, which could lead to privilege escalation. Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CVE-2021-3493EPSS 44.0%KernelLinux
CISA KEV ↗ · unattributed attribution