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CVE-2023-0386

CISA KEV

Published June 17, 2025 · Updated April 3, 2026

high
Official Description+

Linux Kernel contains an improper ownership management vulnerability, where unauthorized access to the execution of the setuid file with capabilities was found in the Linux kernel’s OverlayFS subsystem in how a user copies a capable file from a nosuid mount into another mount. This uid mapping bug allows a local user to escalate their privileges on the system.

Affected Products

VendorProduct
LinuxKernel

Patch Status

Patch by 2025-07-08

Recommended Actions

  1. Check if your systems use any of the affected products listed above.
  2. Apply vendor patches immediately if available.
  3. This vulnerability is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — prioritize remediation.
  4. Monitor vendor advisories for updates and additional mitigations.
  5. Review logs for indicators of compromise related to CVE-2023-0386.