CWE Code: 119
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 6.9
CWE Name:  Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer
Summary: 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.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: LOCAL
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2014-09-28
Last Modified Date: 2014-11-19