CVE-2018-14634

HighCVSS 7.8/10Known exploited (CISA KEV)Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 7.8/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Weakness enumeration

CWE-190

Affected software

VendorProductVersions
The Linux Foundationkernel2.6.x, 3.10.x, 4.14.x

References

Timeline

Published
Sep 25, 2018
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
Added to CISA KEV
Jan 26, 2026
NVD status
Analyzed

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CVE-2018-14634: High severity, CVSS 7.8 | Vulnix