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CVE-2022-0492

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 rele...

Published: Mar 3, 2022Updated: Jun 3, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csaf
7.8CVSS
HIGH

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.

EPSS Score
33.7%
Top 3.0%
CISA KEV
Active Exploitation
Since Jun 2, 2026
Exploits
3 Known
Remediation
Patch Available

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High

Weaknesses

Affected Products

kernel
n/a
h300s firmware
netapp
h410c firmware
netapp
h410s firmware
netapp
h500s firmware
netapp
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Attack Graph

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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Jun 2, 2026
Remediation due:Jun 5, 2026

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.

3 exploit sources identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
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References

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Timeline

Published
Mar 3, 2022
Added to CISA KEV
Jun 2, 2026
Last Updated
Jun 3, 2026
3

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