Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

Vulnerability

A privilege escalation vulnerability has been identified in the Windows Subsystem for Linux. This out-of-bounds read issue allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Impact

Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized privilege escalation.

Added: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM
Updated: Jun 9, 2025, 7:46 PM

Vulnerability Rating

Custom Algorithm
spread
6.6
impact
7.5
exploitability
3.3
remediation
0.0
relevance
0.0
threat
0.0
urgency
2.9
incentive
0.8

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