CISA warns of actively exploited Linux kernel vulnerability

CISA has added a Linux kernel vulnerability, CVE-2022-0492, to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation. The flaw allows privilege escalation and container escape by exploiting the cgroups release_agent functionality, posing a significant risk to Linux systems. Federal agencies must remediate this vulnerability, and private organizations are strongly urged to prioritize patching due to its active exploitation.