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Vulnerability Details : 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.
Published 2014-06-07 14:55:27
Updated 2023-08-25 15:23:34
Source Google Inc.
View at NVD,   CVE.org
At least one public exploit which can be used to exploit this vulnerability exists!
CVE-2014-3153 is in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog
CISA vulnerability name:
Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
CISA required action:
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
CISA description:
The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in Linux kernel does not ensure that calls have two different futex addresses, which allows local users to gain privileges.
Added on 2022-05-25 Action due date 2022-06-15

Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-3153

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.05%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 19 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

Metasploit modules for CVE-2014-3153

  • Android 'Towelroot' Futex Requeue Kernel Exploit
    Disclosure Date : 2014-05-03
    exploit/android/local/futex_requeue
    This module exploits a bug in futex_requeue in the Linux kernel, using similar techniques employed by the towelroot exploit. Any Android device with a kernel built before June 2014 is likely to be vulnerable. Authors: - Pinkie Pie - geohot - timwr

CVSS scores for CVE-2014-3153

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
7.2
 HIGH AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
3.9
10.0
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