CVE-2014-0205
Medium
Description
The futex_wait function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly maintain a certain reference count during requeue operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a zero count.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.9
Exploit probability—
Product
Linux Kernel
PublishedSep 28, 2014
First seenSep 28, 2014
How to fix
Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| linux linux_kernel | v ≤ 2.6.36.4, 2.6.36, 2.6.36.1, 2.6.36.2, 2.6.36.3 | — |
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