CVE-2014-3153 — Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CISA KEV listed Added May 25, 2022 Remediate by June 15, 2022

Description

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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3153

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