CVE-2022-0492

Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Linux Kernel contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow for privilege escalation via the cgroups v1 release_agent feature. Vendor/Product: Linux Kernel. Added to CISA KEV 2026-06-02; required action: Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Category: Vulnerability, Known Exploited