CVE-2018-14634 — Actively Exploited: Kernel (Linux)
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.
| CVE ID | CVE-2018-14634 |
|---|---|
| Vendor | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| Vulnerability name | Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability |
| Date added | 2026-01-26 |
| Remediation due | 2026-02-16 |
| Known ransomware use | Unknown |
| Required 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. |
| 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. |
| Source | CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities |
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