RHSA-2018:2748: Important: kernel security and bug fix update
The kernel packages contain the Linux kernel, the core of any Linux operating system.Security Fix(es): kernel: Integer overflow in Linux's createelftables function (CVE-2018-14634) For more details about the security issue(s), including the impact, a CVSS score, and other related information, refer to the CVE page(s) listed in the References section.Red Hat would like to thank Qualys Research Labs for reporting this issue.Bug Fix(es):These updated kernel packages include also numerous bug fixes. Space precludes documenting all of the bug fixes in this advisory. See the descriptions in the related Knowledge Article:https://access.redhat.com/articles/3588731
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:2748?
The severity of RHSA-2018:2748 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:2748?
To fix RHSA-2018:2748, you should update the kernel package to version 3.10.0-862.14.4.el7.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2018:2748 address?
RHSA-2018:2748 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability in the create_elf_tables function CVE-2018-14634.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:2748?
Packages affected by RHSA-2018:2748 include kernel, kernel-debug, kernel-devel, and other kernel-related packages.
What is the CVE associated with RHSA-2018:2748?
The CVE associated with RHSA-2018:2748 is CVE-2018-14634.