If your phone reports kernel 4.14.117 with a build date older than mid-2020, consider upgrading your device or installing a custom ROM with a newer kernel (where available).
[Insert Date] Prepared For: [Project Name / Team] Kernel Version: 4.14.117 Android Base: AOSP / Common Kernel (android-4.14-stable) Classification: General Availability / Security Maintenance Release kernel version 4.14.117 android
The 4.14.117 update, specifically, focuses on high-impact maintenance rather than new features: Spectre and Meltdown Mitigations If your phone reports kernel 4