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GHSA-4994-8w6g-9jvw

GitHub Security Advisory

⚠ Unreviewed HIGH Has CVE

Advisory Details

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.

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Key Information

GHSA ID
GHSA-4994-8w6g-9jvw
Published
May 13, 2022 1:08 AM
Last Modified
May 13, 2022 1:08 AM
CVSS Score
7.5 /10
Primary Ecosystem
Unknown
Primary Package
Unknown
GitHub Reviewed
✗ No

Dataset

Last updated: July 12, 2025 6:29 AM

Data from GitHub Advisory Database. This information is provided for research and educational purposes.