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.
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| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2014-0255 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-1041-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T09:05:39.238Z
Reserved: 2013-12-03T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2014-0205
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2014-09-28T19:55:05.550
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2014-0205
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