An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's create_elf_tables() function. An unprivileged local user with access to SUID (or otherwise privileged) binary could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system. Kernel versions 2.6.x, 3.10.x and 4.14.x are believed to be vulnerable.
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EUVD |
EUVD-2018-6537 | An integer overflow flaw was found in the Linux kernel's create_elf_tables() function. An unprivileged local user with access to SUID (or otherwise privileged) binary could use this flaw to escalate their privileges on the system. Kernel versions 2.6.x, 3.10.x and 4.14.x are believed to be vulnerable. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3775-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3775-2 | Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3779-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T09:38:13.057Z
Reserved: 2018-07-27T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2018-14634
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Status : Modified
Published: 2018-09-25T21:29:00.390
Modified: 2024-11-21T03:49:28.560
Link: CVE-2018-14634
OpenCVE Enrichment
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EUVD
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