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CVE-2014-3153

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Published Jun 7, 2014 · updated Jun 16, 2026 · linux linux kernel

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. Jun 7, 2014 · Catalog

    Detected

    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.

  2. May 25, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Known exploited

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  3. Jun 15, 2022 · CISA KEV

    Remediation due

    Apply updates per vendor instructions.

  4. Jun 16, 2026 · Catalog

    Updated

    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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

CISA due date Jun 15, 2022

Affected

  • cpe canonical/ubuntu linux12.04
  • cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
  • cpe opensuse/opensuse11.4
  • cpe oracle/linux5
  • cpe redhat/enterprise linux server aus6.2
  • cpe suse/linux enterprise desktop11
  • vendor Linux Kernelversion unspecified

Sources

  • CISA KEVCVE-2014-3153

    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.

    cisa.gov
  • CVE.orgCVE-2014-3153

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • FIRST EPSSCVE-2014-3153

    30-day exploitation probability 37.2%

    first.org
  • Exploit Database35370

    Public archive entry. The exploit body is not stored here.

    exploit-db.com
  • Metasploit Modulesexploit_android/local/futex_requeue

    Public module reference (excellent). Module source is not copied into this catalog.

    rapid7.com
  • NIST NVDCVE-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.

    nvd.nist.gov

References

CVE-2014-3153 · ZeroDay Findings