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CVE-2018-14634: Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability
Linux Kernel · in CISA KEV since 2026-01-26
2026-01-26added to KEV
2026-02-16federal remediation due date
14.69%EPSS exploit probability (30 days) 96.5th percentile
7.8 HIGHCVSS 3.0
Unknownknown ransomware use
2,680days from NVD publication to KEV
What it is
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.
| CWE | CWE-190 |
|---|---|
| CVSS vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD published | 2018-09-25 (Analyzed) |
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