CVE-2014-0205

kernel: futex: refcount issue in case of requeue

Published Sep 28, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 6.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The futex_wait function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly maintain a certain reference count during requeue operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a zero count.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-0255 The futex_wait function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly maintain a certain reference count during requeue operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a zero count.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-1041-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:05 AM
Reserved
Dec 3, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 28, 2014, 7:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 9, 2014, 12:00 AM