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CVE-2022-0492

Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

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Description

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

CISA required 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.

Primary sources

  1. NVD - CVE-2022-0492
  2. CISA KEV catalog entry
  3. FIRST EPSS