The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.15 might…
Priority LOW 35CWE-190Published · Updated
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Partial Red Hat: 12 fixed, 3 without a fix
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · NVD. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
The futex_requeue function in kernel/futex.c in the Linux kernel before 4.14.15 might allow attackers to cause a denial of service (integer overflow) or possibly have unspecified other impact by triggering a negative wake or requeue value.
Why it matters now
EPSS 0.00646 51st percentileScored 2026-11-07
Fix Partial Red Hat: 3 advisoriesRed Hat: 12 fixed, 3 without a fix
SSVC decision points
Not available: CISA has not published SSVC decision points for this record.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | — | all versions | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- — Vendor— Affected all versions Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 14
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | before 4.14.15 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 16.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 17.10 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 8.0 | Vulnerable | Debian |
| cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions before 4.14.15 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 16.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:17.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 17.10 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 8.0 Vulnerable ·Debian
- cpe:2.3:a:redhat:virtualization_host:4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Show 4 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
Remediation
Red Hat 3 advisories
- RHSA-2018:1062 Released 2018-04-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-862.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.el7
- RHSA-2018:0676 Released 2018-04-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.rt56.804.el7 +7
- RHSA-2018:0654 Released 2018-04-10 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-alt security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) kernel-4.14.0-49.el7a, kernel-abi-whitelists-4.14.0-49.el7a, kernel-alt-4.14.0-49.el7a +12
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-4.14.0-49.el7a, kernel-doc-4.14.0-49.el7a, kernel-tools-libs-devel-4.14.0-49.el7a
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Low. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | Affected | No fix planned: Will not fix |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | Affected | No fix yet: Fix deferred |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:1062 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0654 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0654 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0676 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:0676 |
Not affected: 1 product
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-6927
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-93fc-35g9-m74x
- 2026-10-21 EPSS moved to the 50th–90th percentile
References
Patch 2
Sources
- CVE-2018-6927 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-6927 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-93fc-35g9-m74x · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-6927 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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