CVE-2017-8622

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle handles NT pipes, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.09% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Subsystem for Linux

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8622	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100040	vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039103	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8622?: CVE-2017-8622 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8622?: To fix CVE-2017-8622, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-8622 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2017-8622 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-8622?: CVE-2017-8622 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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