Integer overflow in backstage kernel
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- Low
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.0 · CNA. Fix status from CNA and Red Hat. Impact type from CWE-190 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
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.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- Active
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| backstage | kernel | 2.6.x, 3.10.x, 4.14.x | — | No fix listed | CNA |
- kernel Vendorbackstage Affected 2.6.x, 3.10.x, 4.14.x Fixed in — No fix listed CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 39
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.1.0 to before 7.1.23; 8.0.0 to before 8.0.16; 8.1.0 to before 8.1.7 | Vulnerable | CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
- cpe:2.3:o:paloaltonetworks:pan-os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.1.0 to before 7.1.23; 8.0.0 to before 8.0.16; 8.1.0 to before 8.1.7 Vulnerable ·CyberArk Software, a Palo Alto Networks Company
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_access_policy_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_advanced_firewall_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_analytics:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_acceleration_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_application_security_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_domain_name_system:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_edge_gateway:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_fraud_protection_service:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_global_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
Show 29 more CPE
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0.0 – 5.4.0; 6.0.0 – 6.0.1; 7.0.0 – 7.1.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.6.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_cloud_and_orchestration:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 1.0.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:enterprise_manager:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 3.1.1 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:iworkflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.2.0 – 2.3.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 5.0.0 – 5.1.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 4.4.0 | Vulnerable | F5 |
| cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 2.6.0 – 2.6.39.4; 3.10 – 3.10.102; 4.14 – 4.14.54 | Vulnerable | Linux |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.5 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.7 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.5 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.6 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 6.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | 7.0 | Vulnerable | Red Hat |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* | 12.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* | 14.04 | Vulnerable | Canonical |
| cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapprotect:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | not specified by NVD | Vulnerable | NetApp |
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_link_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_local_traffic_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_policy_enforcement_manager:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-ip_webaccelerator:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 11.2.1 to before 11.6.4; 12.1.0 to before 12.1.5; 13.0.0 to before 13.1.1.5; 14.0.0 to before 14.0.1.1; 14.1.0 to before 14.1.0.6 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0.0 – 5.4.0; 6.0.0 – 6.0.1; 7.0.0 – 7.1.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_centralized_management:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.6.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:big-iq_cloud_and_orchestration:1.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 1.0.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:enterprise_manager:3.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 3.1.1 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:iworkflow:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.2.0 – 2.3.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 5.0.0 – 5.1.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:a:f5:traffix_signaling_delivery_controller:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 4.4.0 Vulnerable ·F5
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 2.6.0 – 2.6.39.4; 3.10 – 3.10.102; 4.14 – 4.14.54 Vulnerable ·Linux
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.5 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:6.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.7 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.5 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_eus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_tus:7.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.6 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 6.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions 7.0 Vulnerable ·Red Hat
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:12.04:*:*:*:esm:*:*:* Versions 12.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:14.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Versions 14.04 Vulnerable ·Canonical
- cpe:2.3:a:netapp:snapprotect:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Versions not specified by NVD Vulnerable ·NetApp
Remediation
Red Hat 11 advisories
- RHSA-2018:3643 Released 2018-11-20 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.4) kernel-2.6.32-358.94.1.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-358.94.1.el6, kernel-debug-devel-2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 +5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.4) kernel-2.6.32-358.94.1.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-358.94.1.el6
- RHSA-2018:3591 Released 2018-11-13 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.3) kernel-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.3) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.3) kernel-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.3) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-514.61.1.el7
- RHSA-2018:3590 Released 2018-11-13 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.2) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.2) kernel-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-327.76.1.el7 +8
Show 8 more Red Hat advisories
- RHSA-2018:3540 Released 2018-11-13 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security, bug fix, and enhancement update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-693.43.1.el7
- RHSA-2018:3586 Released 2018-11-13 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2 kernel-rt-1:3.10.0-693.43.1.rt56.630.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-1:3.10.0-693.43.1.rt56.630.el6rt, kernel-rt-debug-devel-1:3.10.0-693.43.1.rt56.630.el6rt +7
- RHSA-2018:2925 Released 2018-10-17 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.7) kernel-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional EUS (v. 6.7) python-perf-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.7) kernel-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.7) python-perf-2.6.32-573.65.2.el6
- RHSA-2018:2933 Released 2018-10-16 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.93.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-431.93.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-431.93.2.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5) kernel-2.6.32-431.93.2.el6, python-perf-2.6.32-431.93.2.el6
- RHSA-2018:2924 Released 2018-10-16 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6) kernel-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.6) python-perf-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.6) kernel-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-504.76.2.el6 +6
- RHSA-2018:2846 Released 2018-10-09 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-bootwrapper-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6 +9
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) kernel-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-abi-whitelists-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6, kernel-debug-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6 +6
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) python-perf-2.6.32-754.6.3.el6
- RHSA-2018:2748 Released 2018-09-25 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-debug-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7 +8
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) kernel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-abi-whitelists-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-bootwrapper-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7 +11
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) kernel-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-doc-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7, kernel-tools-libs-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.el7
- RHSA-2018:2763 Released 2018-09-25 · Red Hat rating Importantkernel-rt security and bug fix update
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7 +4
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) kernel-rt-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7, kernel-rt-debug-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7, kernel-rt-debug-devel-3.10.0-862.14.4.rt56.821.el7 +7
Fixed in the same release
Records fixed by the same vendor advisory or release, as the CNA lists them.
- Advisory ·
The Linux Foundation kernel — USN-3779-1
2 records Highest priority Priority CRITICAL 1 CRITICAL, 1 MEDIUM
Other records, highest priority first
- TI-2018-10498 Stack-based buffer overflow in backstage kernelPriority MEDIUM 42
Vendor assessments
Red Hat
Red Hat rating: Important. Red Hat's page for this CVE →
| Product | Status | Plan or fix |
|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Client Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.3) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3591 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3540 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.3) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3591 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux ComputeNode Optional EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3540 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node EUS (v. 6.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2925 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional EUS (v. 6.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2925 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Realtime (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2763 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3643 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2933 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 6.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2924 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server AUS (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server E4S (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 6.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2925 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.3) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3591 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3540 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3643 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.5) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2933 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 6.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2924 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional AUS (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional E4S (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 6.7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2925 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.3) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3591 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional EUS (v. 7.4) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3540 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 6.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2924 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional TUS (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 6.6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2924 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server TUS (v. 7.2) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3590 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 6) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2846 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for ARM and IBM Power LE (POWER9) Server Optional (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2748 |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux for Real Time for NFV (v. 7) | Fixed | RHSA-2018:2763 |
| Red Hat MRG Realtime for RHEL 6 Server v.2 | Fixed | RHSA-2018:3586 |
Not affected: 3 products
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7
- Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8
Timeline
- 2026-01-26 Added to CISA KEV
- 2026-10-02 Threatist record created from CVE-2018-14634
- 2026-10-03 Alias added: GHSA-4994-8w6g-9jvw
References
Exploit 2
Advisory 18
- RHSA-2018:3540
- RHSA-2018:2925
- RHSA-2018:3591
- USN-3775-1
- RHSA-2018:2933
- USN-3779-1
- RHSA-2018:2748
- RHSA-2018:3590
- USN-3775-2
- RHSA-2018:2763
- RHSA-2018:2924
- RHSA-2018:3586
- RHSA-2018:3643
- RHSA-2018:2846
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2018-14634
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K20934447?utm_source=f5support&%3Butm_medium=RSS
- https://security.paloaltonetworks.com/CVE-2018-14634
- [oss-security] 20210720 CVE-2021-33910: Denial of service (stack exhaustion) in systemd (PID 1)
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Sources
- CVE-2018-14634 · CVE Program
- CVE-2018-14634 · NVD
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-4994-8w6g-9jvw · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
- CVE-2018-14634 · Red Hat security data · CC BY 4.0
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