CVE Watch—

CVE-2014-3153

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

CVSS

—

No CVSS

EPSS

37.2%

p99

KEV

YES

May 25, 2022

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

37.2%EPSS · 30 days37.2%

2026-09-172026-10-14

KEV catalog record

Product

Linux / Kernel

Vulnerability

Linux Kernel Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Added to KEV

May 25, 2022

Remediate by

Jun 15, 2022

Known ransomware use

Summary 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.

Required action

Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Notes

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

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