CVE-2014-3153

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation

7.8 HIGHActively exploited (CISA KEV)Public exploitEPSS 37.2%

Published7 Jun 2014
Added to CISA KEV25 May 2022
Remediation due15 Jun 2022

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.

CVSS 3.1 breakdown

Attack vectorLocal

Attack complexityLow

Privileges requiredLow

User interactionNone

ScopeUnchanged

ConfidentialityHigh

IntegrityHigh

AvailabilityHigh

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Affected products

Canonical Ubuntu Linux12.04 · 14.04

Linux Kernel≥ 3.11 < 3.12.22 · ≥ 3.13 < 3.14.6 · ≥ 3.3 < 3.4.92 · ≥ 3.5 < 3.10.42

Opensuse11.4

Oracle Linux5 · 6

Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus6.2

Suse Linux Enterprise Desktop11

Suse Linux Enterprise High Availability Extension11

Suse Linux Enterprise Real Time Extension11

Suse Linux Enterprise Server11

Remediation

Fixed in

Linux Kernel≥ 3.12.22

Patch & vendor advisories

References

http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=e9c243a5a6de0be8e584c604d353412584b592f8Broken Link
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-0771.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3037.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3038.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://linux.oracle.com/errata/ELSA-2014-3039.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00014.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-06/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-07/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory

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Frequently asked

Is CVE-2014-3153 being actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2014-3153 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added 25 May 2022.

How severe is CVE-2014-3153?

CVE-2014-3153 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8, rated high. EPSS estimates a 37.2% probability of exploitation.

Which products are affected by CVE-2014-3153?

Affected products include Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Linux Kernel, Opensuse, Oracle Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus, and 4 more.

How do I fix CVE-2014-3153?

Upgrade affected software to a fixed version, for example Linux Kernel 3.12.22 or later, then confirm no affected versions remain in your inventory.

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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.