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CVE-2022-0492 Details

Description

A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel’s cgroup_release_agent_write in the kernel/cgroup/cgroup-v1.c function. This flaw, under certain circumstances, allows the use of the cgroups v1 release_agent feature to escalate privileges and bypass the namespace isolation unexpectedly.

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CVSS 3.x Severity and Vector Strings:

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

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URLSource(s)Tag(s)
https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2022-0492 CISA-ADPUS Government Resource
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/166444/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0085-1.html CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/167386/Kernel-Live-Patch-Security-Notice-LSN-0086-1.html CVEThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/176099/Docker-cgroups-Container-Escape.html CVEExploitVDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2051505 CVEIssue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory

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This CVE is in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog

Reference CISA's BOD 22-01 and Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog for further guidance and requirements.

Vulnerability NameDate AddedDue DateRequired Action
Linux Kernel Improper Authentication VulnerabilityJun 2, 2026Jun 5, 2026Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-IDCWE NameSource
CWE-862Missing Authorization[email protected]
CWE-287Improper Authentication[email protected]

Affected Products

ProductVersions

Change History

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QUICK INFO

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2022-0492
NVD Published Date:
Mar 3, 2022
NVD Last Modified:
Jun 17, 2026
Source:
[email protected]
CVE-2022-0492 Details - Not Deferred