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CVE-2022-0492: Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

highvulnerability🔥 Actively Exploited

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Source: CISA Known Exploited VulnerabilitiesJune 1, 2026CVE-2022-0492

Summary

CVE-2022-0492 is a privilege escalation (gaining unauthorized higher-level access to a system) vulnerability in the Linux Kernel that exploits a feature called cgroups v1 release_agent. This vulnerability is currently being actively exploited by attackers in the wild, making it a serious threat to systems running affected Linux versions.

Solution / Mitigation

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Consult with specific vendors for information on patching status.

Vulnerability Details

EPSS (30-day exploit probability)

EPSS: 5.2%

Patch Available

Yes

Exploit Maturity

🔥 Actively Exploited

Disclosure Date

June 1, 2026

Classification

Attack SophisticationModerate

Impact (CIA+S)

integrityavailability

Taxonomy References

CWE (Weakness Type)

CWE-287 CWE-862

CAPEC (Attack Pattern)

CAPEC-114 CAPEC-122

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Original source: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-0492

First tracked: June 2, 2026 at 02:00 PM

Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 72%