Cybersecurity Alerts

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

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.

Required Action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weakness Classification

CWE-269

References

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2014-3153