CVE-2023-32629
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 8.89%
Last modified
CVE-2023-32629 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ubuntu Kernels overlayfs ovl_copy_up_meta_inode_data skip permission checks when calling ovl_do_setxattr on Ubuntu kernels. EPSS estimates a 8.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ubuntu Kernels overlayfs ovl_copy_up_meta_inode_data skip permission checks when calling ovl_do_setxattr on Ubuntu kernels
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 23.04 |
References
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-32629Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kernel-team/2023-July/140920.htmlMailing List, Patch
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6250-1Vendor Advisory
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2023-32629Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.ubuntu.com/archives/kernel-team/2023-July/140920.htmlMailing List, Patch
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6250-1Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2023-32629?
Local privilege escalation vulnerability in Ubuntu Kernels overlayfs ovl_copy_up_meta_inode_data skip permission checks when calling ovl_do_setxattr on Ubuntu kernels
How severe is CVE-2023-32629?
CVE-2023-32629 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2023-32629?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2023-32629?
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