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CVE-2021-3732
MEDIUM · CVSS 5.5
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2022-03-10T17:42:59.287 · Last modified 2026-06-17T04:05:39.463

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.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

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References

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