# CVE-2022-36123: The Linux kernel before 5.18.13 lacks a certain clear operation for the block starting symbol (.bss).

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2022-07-29 · Updated: 2026-10-14

## Affected

No affected packages have been listed by the sources.

## Description

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.

## What to do

- Check your stack: if you ship or depend on the affected software, no fixed version is listed yet; follow the vendor advisory per the references below.
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## Related

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## References

- https://sick.codes/sick-2022-128
- https://github.com/sickcodes/security/blob/master/advisories/SICK-2022-128.md
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.18.13
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/96e8fc5818686d4a1591bb6907e7fdb64ef29884
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/74a0032b8524ee2bd4443128c0bf9775928680b0
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0003/

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