CVE-2012-0028

kernel: futex: clear robust_list on execve

Published Jun 21, 2012 CVSS 2.0 · 7.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2012-0068 The robust futex implementation in the Linux kernel before 2.6.28 does not properly handle processes that make exec system calls, which allows local users to cause a denial of service or possibly gain privileges by writing to a memory location in a child process.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1390-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 6:09 PM
Reserved
Dec 7, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 21, 2012, 11:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:36 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Nov 15, 2008, 12:00 AM