Linux Kernel 2.6.23 wake_futex_pi denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.23. This affects the function wake_futex_pi. Executing a manipulation can lead to denial of service. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2010-0622. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel 2.6.23 (Operating System). It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects the function wake_futex_pi. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability. CVE summarizes:

The wake_futex_pi function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 2.6.33-rc7 does not properly handle certain unlock operations for a Priority Inheritance (PI) futex, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) and possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors involving modification of the futex value from user space.

The issue has been introduced in 10/09/2007. The weakness was released 02/15/2010 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2010-0622 since 02/11/2010. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack needs to be approached locally. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 860 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 47702 (CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2010:0504)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family CentOS Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 166481 (OpenSuSE Security Update for update kernel to 3.0 (openSUSE-SU-2013:0927-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (56244), Tenable (47702), SecurityFocus (BID 38165†), Secunia (SA38905†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-24985†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-51866, VDB-51857, VDB-53302 and VDB-53100. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Proof-of-Concept

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Nessus ID: 47702
Nessus Name: CentOS 5 : kernel (CESA-2010:0504)
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OpenVAS ID: 66954
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 2003-1 (linux-2.6)
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: kernel.org
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2010-0622 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2010-0622
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-51856

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X-Force: 56244
SecurityFocus: 38165 - Linux Kernel PI Futex Invalid Pointer Dereference Local Denial of Service Vulnerability
Secunia: 38905 - Debian update for linux-2.6, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 24985 - Linux kernel < 2.6.33-rc7 Priority Inheritance (PI) Futex Unlock Operations Local DoS Vulnerability, Medium
Vupen: ADV-2010-0638

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Entryinfo

Created: 03/18/2015 15:15
Updated: 04/30/2026 22:56
Changes: 03/18/2015 15:15 (66), 02/21/2017 17:28 (15), 09/02/2021 10:00 (3), 04/30/2026 22:56 (15)
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