CVE-2018-14634 - Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Description

Linux Kernel contains an integer overflow vulnerability in the create_elf_tables() function which could allow an unprivileged local user with access to SUID (or otherwise privileged) binary to escalate their privileges on the system.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/about/

https://www.kernel.org/

https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-14634

https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3540

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14634