Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

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  Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

  CVE-2022-0492

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

  CISA's required action · due 5 Jun 2026 for U.S. federal civilian agencies

  Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

  Cited by CISA: git.kernel.org · kernel.org · nvd.nist.gov

  Added to KEV 2 Jun 2026 · Source checked 4 Nov 2026, 16:30 UTC · CISA KEV entry

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