Linux Kernel Improper Ownership Management Vulnerability. Actively exploited: CISA added this vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 17/06/2025. Patch affected systems as an emergency.
| Package | Affected versions | Patched versions |
|---|---|---|
| Kernel | Versions not published yet (product named by CISA KEV) | |
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, 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.
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