CVE-2014-3153
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10Actively ExploitedEPSS 37.23%
Last modified
CVE-2014-3153 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.. CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 37.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.
Metrics
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 3.2.60 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.3, < 3.4.92 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.5, < 3.10.42 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.11, < 3.12.22 | — |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | >= 3.13, < 3.14.6 | — |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 6.2 | — |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 11.4 | — |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Desktop | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension | 11 | Sp3 |
| Suse | Linux Enterprise Server | 11 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 | — |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 | — |
| Oracle | Linux | 5 | — |
| Oracle | Linux | 6 | — |
References
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3037.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3039.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0800.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://secunia.com/advisories/58500Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/58990Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59029Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59092Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59153Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59262Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59309Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59386Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59599Broken Link
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67906Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030451Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2237-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2240-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1103626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/elongl/CVE-2014-3153Third Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3037.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3039.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0800.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://secunia.com/advisories/58500Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/58990Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59029Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59092Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59153Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59262Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59309Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59386Broken Link
- https://secunia.com/advisories/59599Broken Link
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/35370Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67906Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030451Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2237-1Third Party Advisory
- https://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2240-1Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1103626Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/elongl/CVE-2014-3153Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2014-3153US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2014-3153?
The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel through 3.14.5 does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted FUTEX_REQUEUE command that facilitates unsafe waiter modification.
How severe is CVE-2014-3153?
CVE-2014-3153 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 37.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3153?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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