Integer overflow in F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager

CVE-2018-14634

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 v…

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.148 (96.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)

This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.

BOD 22-01 due date: .

Required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-14634?
CVE-2018-14634 is a high-severity vulnerability in F5 Big-ip_access_policy_manager, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-09-25.
How severe is CVE-2018-14634?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2018-14634 known to be exploited?
Yes. CVE-2018-14634 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2026-01-26), indicating it is being actively exploited. 23 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.