CVE-2014-3153 · netVigilance record NV22-0406
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation
past due
What to do
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA deadline 2022-06-15 · passed 4 years 2 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
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.
Who is affected
Linux Kernel. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-269.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 4 years 2 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2014-3153 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3153
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3153