CVE-2017-8622
Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2017-8622 is fixed in Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems on 1 platform by KB4034674 (version 15063.540), released August 8, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.
Urgent
CVSS
7.0
Critical
Exploitation
None reported
Exploitation Unlikely
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0130
70th percentile
<p>An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles NT pipes. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute code with elevated permissions.</p> <p>To exploit the vulnerability, a locally authenticated attacker could run a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Subsystem for Linux handles NT pipes.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 15063.540 | KB4034674 | Aug 8, 2017 |