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CVE-2014-3153

KEV

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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Vendor / Project
Linux
Product
Kernel
Date added
May 25, 2022
Due date
Jun 15, 2022
Known ransomware use
Unknown
CWEs
CWE-269

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.

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