HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2018-14634

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 t...

Vulnerability Description

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.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
PaloaltonetworksPan-Os>= 7.1.0, < 7.1.23
F5Big-Ip Access Policy Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Analytics>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Application Security Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Domain Name System>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Edge Gateway>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Fraud Protection Service>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Global Traffic Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Link Controller>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Local Traffic Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Policy Enforcement Manager>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Ip Webaccelerator>= 11.2.1, < 11.6.4
F5Big-Iq Centralized Management>= 5.0.0, <= 5.4.0
F5Big-Iq Cloud And Orchestration1.0.0
F5Enterprise Manager3.1.1
F5Iworkflow>= 2.2.0, <= 2.3.0
F5Traffix Signaling Delivery Controller>= 5.0.0, <= 5.1.0
LinuxLinux Kernel>= 2.6.0, <= 2.6.39.4

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-14634?

CVE-2018-14634 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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 t...

How severe is CVE-2018-14634?

CVE-2018-14634 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-14634?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Paloaltonetworks Pan-Os, F5 Big-Ip Access Policy Manager, F5 Big-Ip Advanced Firewall Manager, F5 Big-Ip Analytics, F5 Big-Ip Application Acceleration Manager.