CVE-2022-44689

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Category

7.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.57%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation)
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1
Affected: Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2
Affected: Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
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References

Link Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-44689 vendor advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44689 patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-44689?
CVE-2022-44689 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-44689?
To fix CVE-2022-44689, 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-2022-44689 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-44689 is being actively exploited. 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-2022-44689?
CVE-2022-44689 affects Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1809, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2019 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H1, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 20H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2, Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2).
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