CVE-2022-0492β€”Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

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2026-06-02 Β· last modified June 2, 2026

Metadata

CVE ID:
CVE-2022-0492
Project:
Linux
Product:
Kernel
Date Added:
2026-06-02
Due Date:
2026-06-05
Last Updated:
June 2, 2026

Vulnerability Name

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:
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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