CVE-2021-3732 (GCVE-0-2021-3732)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2022-03-07 13:56 – Updated: 2024-08-03 17:01
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Summary
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.
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No CVSS data available.
CWE
  • CWE-200 - - Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
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References
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Vendor Product Version
n/a kernel Affected: Affects kernel before v5.13.11, Fixed in v5.14-rc6 and later.
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