CVE-2018-0743

Public Exploit

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

7.0

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.84% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Subsystem for Linux

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040094	vdb entry third party advisory
https://github.com/saaramar/execve_exploit	exploit third party advisory patch
https://twitter.com/AmarSaar/status/948892321755598848	third party advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43962/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0743	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102350	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0743?: CVE-2018-0743 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0743?: To fix CVE-2018-0743, 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-2018-0743 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-0743 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~8% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0743?: CVE-2018-0743 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Subsystem for Linux.

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