Vulnerability identifier: #VU15168
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: Yes
Description
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.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
External links
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2748
http://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2763
http://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14634
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3775-1/
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3775-2/
http://usn.ubuntu.com/3779-1/
http://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/45516/
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/09/25/4
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.