CVE-2023-0386 - CVE House
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Status published Unknown CVE-2023-0386

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel, where unauthorized...

Vulnerability Description

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.

Impact Analysis

Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.

Remediation

Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.

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Credits & Attribution

No credits recorded in the NVD database.

Affected Vendor

Affected Software

Kernel
Vulnerable Versions:
Linux kernel 6.2-rc6

Timeline

Official Publish: March 22nd, 2023
Last Modified: October 21st, 2025
Added to House: July 22nd, 2026

CVSS Vectors

No vector data available

Weaknesses (CWE)

MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.