VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE

CVE-2014-0205

CVSS score6.9 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.66%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2014-09-28
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorAV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Description

The futex_wait function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.37 does not properly maintain a certain reference count during requeue operations, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (use-after-free and system crash) or possibly gain privileges via a crafted application that triggers a zero count.

Weakness classification

  • CWE-119: Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Primary references