CVE-2021-3493 — Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
2022-10-20 • CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
[event] 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.
> AFFECTED SOFTWARE
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| CWE | CWE-862 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2021-3493 |
| Date Added | 2022-10-20 |
| Due Date | 2022-11-10 |
| Ransomware Campaign | Unknown |
> MITIGATION
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Due Date: 2022-11-10