Findings

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.

Timeline

Detection, updates, and resolution for this record.

  1. 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.

  2. 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.orgCVE-2022-36123

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDCVE-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.

    nvd.nist.gov

References