CVE-2014-0205

Name: CVE-2014-0205
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2014-09-28T19:55:05.55+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2014-0205 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.66%

46.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Linux	Linux Kernel	<= 2.6.36.4
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.36
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.36.1
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.36.2
Linux	Linux Kernel	2.6.36.3

References

Timeline

Published: Sep 28, 2014
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2014-0205?

How severe is CVE-2014-0205?

Severity scoring for CVE-2014-0205 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2014-0205?

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Source: NVD / NIST