CVE-2014-3153

HighActively exploited (CISA KEV)

Description

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.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.8
Exploit probability—
ProductLinux Kernel
PublishedJun 7, 2014
First seenJun 7, 2014
Added to KEVMay 25, 2022

How to fix

CISA required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date: Jun 15, 2022
Update
  • linux linux_kernel3.2.60, 3.4.92, 3.10.42, 3.12.22, 3.14.6 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
linux linux_kernelv < 3.2.60, 3.3 ≤ v < 3.4.92, 3.5 ≤ v < 3.10.42, 3.11 ≤ v < 3.12.22, 3.13 ≤ v < 3.14.63.2.60, 3.4.92, 3.10.42, 3.12.22, 3.14.6
redhat enterprise_linux_server_aus6.2—
opensuse opensuse11.4—
suse linux_enterprise_desktop11—
suse linux_enterprise_high_availability_extension11—
suse linux_enterprise_real_time_extension11—
suse linux_enterprise_server11—
canonical ubuntu_linux12.04, 14.04—
oracle linux5, 6—

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