CVE-2022-0492 — Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CVE-2022-0492: Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| Date added | 2026-06-02 |
| Due date | 2026-06-05 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
Description
Linux Kernel contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow for privilege escalation via the cgroups v1 release_agent feature.
Required action (CISA)
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. Please check with specific vendors for information on patching status. For more information, please see: https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=24f6008564183aa120d07c03d9289519c2fe02af ; https://www.kernel.org/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0492
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0492
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog