CVE-2018-14634 — Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
CVE-2018-14634: Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| Date added | 2026-01-26 |
| Due date | 2026-02-16 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
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
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14634
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog