Oracle Linux: CVE-2018-14634: ELSA-2018-4230: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT) (Multiple Advisories)
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(AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
09/25/2018
03/19/2019
09/26/2018
08/06/2024
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.
Solution(s)
- oracle-linux-upgrade-kernel
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