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CVE-2014-3153

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Linux KernelOperating systems
Open in ThreatlineRecord JSON
CVSS
7.8High
ExploitationExploited in the wildAdded to KEV 25 May 2022CISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)37.2%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 98% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
Fixed inNone listedNo source names a fixed version. Check the vendor advisory below
Federal deadline15 Jun 2022Remediation due date for US federal agenciesCISA KEV
CISA required actionApply updates per vendor instructions. CISA KEV

What fixes it

No source in this snapshot names a fixed version. The vendor advisories under References are the place to check.

Timeline

  1. 3 May 2014Exploit code publicMetasploit
  2. 7 Jun 2014, 14:00 UTCPublishedCVE List
  3. 25 May 2022Added to CISA KEVCISA KEV

Public exploit code and templates 2

  • Exploit moduleAndroid 'Towelroot' Futex Requeue Kernel Exploit 3 May 2014Metasploit
  • Local exploitLinux Kernel 3.14.5 (CentOS 7 / RHEL) - 'libfutex' Local Privilege Escalation 25 Nov 2014Exploit-DB

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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.

Text from CVE List

Affected versions 1

  • n/aaffected: n/aCVE List

References 10