CVE-2022-0492

Linux kernel privilege escalation via cgroups v1 release_agent was actively exploited in the wild.

This vulnerability allowed attackers to escalate privileges by bypassing authentication checks in the cgroups v1 release_agent feature, enabling remote code execution on Linux systems. Defense-industrial-base organizations must immediately patch affected kernels to prevent unauthorized access to sensitive systems and data.

Shame score — Active exploitation in the wild with no vendor liability or settlement, indicating widespread unpatched systems.