CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-46054

HighCVSS 7.1
Published: Updated: Translated: NVD NIST

Exploitation Probability (EPSS)

Low risk
0.12%

2th percentile - higher than 2% of all known CVEs

Summary

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's SELinux module was found, involving incorrect access checks for mmap() and mprotect() operations on overlayfs filesystems. The enforcement of access controls for backing files was missing during these operations.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized access to data within the overlayfs layer, potentially leading to privilege escalation or information disclosure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to immediately update the Linux kernel to a version containing the fix (commit addressing the issue). Monitor distribution security advisories for the appropriate package.

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Original NVD description (English source)

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: selinux: fix overlayfs mmap() and mprotect() access checks The existing SELinux security model for overlayfs is to allow access if the current task is able to access the top level file (the "user" file) and the mounter's credentials are sufficient to access the lower level file (the "backing" file). Unfortunately, the current code does not properly enforce these access controls for both mmap() and mprotect() operations on overlayfs filesystems. This patch makes use of the newly created security_mmap_backing_file() LSM hook to provide the missing backing file enforcement for mmap() operations, and leverages the backing file API and new LSM blob to provide the necessary information to properly enforce the mprotect() access controls.

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