RHSA-2018:3643: Important: kernel security 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2018:3643?
The severity of RHSA-2018:3643 is classified as Important.
How do I fix RHSA-2018:3643?
You can fix RHSA-2018:3643 by updating to the kernel version 2.6.32-358.94.1.el6 or later.
What vulnerability does RHSA-2018:3643 address?
RHSA-2018:3643 addresses an integer overflow vulnerability in the create_elf_tables function, identified by CVE-2018-14634.
Which packages are affected by RHSA-2018:3643?
The affected packages include various kernel-related packages such as kernel, kernel-debug, and kernel-devel for el6.
Is RHSA-2018:3643 applicable to all Linux distributions?
RHSA-2018:3643 specifically applies to Red Hat Enterprise Linux and its derivatives.