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CVE-2022-0492: Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

CVE ID

CVE-2022-0492

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

  • Project: Linux
  • Product: Kernel

Date

  • Date Added: 2026-06-02
  • Due Date: 2026-06-05

Description

Linux Kernel contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow for privilege escalation via the cgroups v1 release_agent feature.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Unknown

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.

Additional 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

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