Vulnerability Intelligence Report
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CVE-2014-3153
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.
CISA KEV
SSVC: Active Exploitation
CVSS Base Score
7.8
HIGH
Exploitability:1.9
Impact Score:5.9
EPSS Probability:37.23%
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Attack Surface
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Authentication
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Weaknesses (CWE)
CWE-269 ↗CWE-269 (via CISA KEV)
Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| linux | linux_kernel | all |
| redhat | enterprise_linux_server_aus | 6.2 |
| opensuse | opensuse | 11.4 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_desktop | 11 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_high_availability_extension | 11 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_real_time_extension | 11 |
| suse | linux_enterprise_server | 11 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 12.04, 14.04 |
| oracle | linux | 5, 6 |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Chrome · Vendor · USA |
| Reserved | 2014-05-03T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2014-06-07T14:00:00 |
| Patch Date | 2014-06-04 |
| Last Updated | 2025-10-22T00:05:37 |
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