- Vendor / Project
- Linux
- Product
- Kernel
- Date added
- Jan 26, 2026
- Due date
- Feb 16, 2026
- Known ransomware use
- Unknown
- CWEs
- CWE-190
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