CVE-2022-36123
The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss).
Published Jul 29, 2022 · updated Oct 14, 2026 · linux linux kernel
The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss). This allows Xen PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
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Jul 29, 2022 · NIST NVD
Detected
The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss). This allows Xen PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
Oct 14, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss). This allows Xen PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
Affected
- cpe linux/linux kernelversion unspecified
- cpe netapp/h300s firmwareversion unspecified
- cpe netapp/h410c firmwareversion unspecified
- cpe netapp/h410s firmwareversion unspecified
- cpe netapp/h500s firmwareversion unspecified
- cpe netapp/h700s firmwareversion unspecified
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2022-36123
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - FIRST EPSSExploitation probabilityCVE-2022-36123
30-day exploitation probability 0.9%
first.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2022-36123
The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss). This allows Xen PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service or gain privileges.
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