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CISA KEV: Linux Kernel — Linux Kernel Improper Authentication Vulnerability

·Source: CISA KEV

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Executive Summary

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

Analysis

Linux Kernel contains an improper authentication vulnerability which could allow for privilege escalation via the cgroups v1 release_agent feature. Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on 2026-06-02. Remediation due: 2026-06-05.

Indicators of Compromise (1)

CVE (1)
CVE-2022-0492
Source Attribution

Originally published by CISA KEV on Jun 2, 2026. Verified by: CISA.

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