SB2018092513 - Red Hat update for kernel
Published: September 25, 2018 Updated: January 27, 2026
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018092513
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-14634)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in create_elf_tables() function when processing SUID binaries. A local unprivileged user can use this vulnerability to execute execute arbitrary code on the system with elevated privileges.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.