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CVE-2022-0492

Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

Description

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

Recommended 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.

CISA remediation due date for U.S. federal agencies: 5 Jun 2026.

Collected automatically from public sources. Verify affected versions and fixes in the vendor's notice before acting.