Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | < 5.18.13 |
| Netapp | H300S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H300S | - |
| Netapp | H500S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H500S | - |
| Netapp | H700S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H700S | - |
| Netapp | H410S Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410S | - |
| Netapp | H410C Firmware | - |
| Netapp | H410C | - |
References
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.18.13Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sickcodes/security/blob/master/advisories/SICK-2022-128.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/74a0032b8524ee2bd4443128c0bf9775928680bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/96e8fc5818686d4a1591bb6907e7fdb64ef2988PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://sick.codes/sick-2022-128ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://cdn.kernel.org/pub/linux/kernel/v5.x/ChangeLog-5.18.13Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/sickcodes/security/blob/master/advisories/SICK-2022-128.mdExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/74a0032b8524ee2bd4443128c0bf9775928680bPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/96e8fc5818686d4a1591bb6907e7fdb64ef2988PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220901-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://sick.codes/sick-2022-128ExploitPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-36123?
CVE-2022-36123 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). 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.
How severe is CVE-2022-36123?
CVE-2022-36123 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-36123?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Netapp H300S Firmware, Netapp H300S, Netapp H500S Firmware, Netapp H500S.