linux linux-kernel CVE-2014-3153 vulnerability in Linux and Other Products
Published on June 7, 2014

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The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.

NVD

Known Exploited Vulnerability

This Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability is part of CISA's list of Known Exploited Vulnerabilities. The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in Linux kernel does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges.

The following remediation steps are recommended / required by June 15, 2022: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Vulnerability Analysis

CVE-2014-3153 can be exploited with local system access, and requires small amount of user privileges. This vulnerability is considered to have a low attack complexity. It has an exploitability score of 1.8 out of four. The potential impact of an exploit of this vulnerability is considered to be very high.


Products Associated with CVE-2014-3153

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Linux Kernel
 
OpenSuse
 
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Aus
 
Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop
 
Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension
 
Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension
 
Suse Linux Enterprise Server
 
Canonical Ubuntu Linux
 
Oracle Linux
 

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