Vulnerability record

CVE-2023-0386

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What it is

Reported

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. Source description excerpt; complete tracked detail loads below.

NVD published: Mar 23, 2023 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What is affected

Reported

Linux — Kernel. Product-level identification only; no affected-version conclusion is available from this field.

NVD published: Mar 23, 2023 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Urgency and basis

Reported

Act · 460.9

Tracker decision tier from the evidence detailed below · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Exploitation evidence

Reported

kev-listed · CISA KEV · VulnCheck KEV · ENISA exploited-vulnerability catalog

Active since: Jun 17, 2025 · CISA KEV added: Jun 17, 2025 · VulnCheck KEV added: Jun 17, 2025 · ENISA added: Jun 17, 2025 · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

What to do

Reported

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Source remediation ↗

Tracked source remediation field · Source record updated: Aug 8, 2026 · Tracker snapshot: Aug 8, 2026

Evidence detail

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