CVE-2014-0205

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel
Published 2014-09-28
Last modified 2026-05-06
CVSS version 2.0
Patch available
Awaiting data

CVSS 2.0 score

6.9

out of 10
Medium
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Privileges Required
User Interaction
Scope
Confidentiality
Integrity
Availability
Vector string
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Weakness type

CWE-119

CVE-2014-0205 is a Buffer Overflow vulnerability

What is Buffer Overflow?

The product performs operations on a memory buffer but reads or writes outside its intended boundaries. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

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Frequently asked questions

  • What is CVE-2014-0205?

    CVE-2014-0205 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10 , classified as a Buffer Overflow flaw (CWE-119) . CVE-2014-0205 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

  • What is the CVSS score for CVE-2014-0205?

    CVE-2014-0205 has a CVSS score of 6.9 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 2.0). The vector string is AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C .

  • Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-0205?

    Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for CVE-2014-0205 patch availability.

  • Is CVE-2014-0205 actively exploited?

    No. CVE-2014-0205 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.

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