CVE Watch—

CVE-2018-14634

Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability

CVSS

—

No CVSS

EPSS

14.7%

p97

KEV

YES

Jan 26, 2026

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

14.7%EPSS · 30 days14.7%

2026-09-172026-10-15

KEV catalog record

Product

Linux / Kernel

Vulnerability

Linux Kernel Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Jan 26, 2026

Remediate by

Feb 16, 2026

Known ransomware use

Summary description

Linux Kernel contains an integer overflow vulnerability in the create_elf_tables() function which could allow an unprivileged local user with access to SUID (or otherwise privileged) binary to escalate their privileges on the system.

Required action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Notes

This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git/about/ ; https://www.kernel.org/ ; https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2018-14634 ; https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:3540 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-14634

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