CVE-2017-8703
Windows Subsystem for Linux Denial of Service Vulnerability
CVE-2017-8703 is fixed in Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems on 1 platform by KB4041676 (version 15063.674), released October 10, 2017. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.
RoutinePublicly disclosed
CVSS
5.0
Important
Exploitation
None reported
Exploitation Less Likely
CISA KEV
Not listed
Not in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog
EPSS
0.0168
77th percentile
<p>A denial of service vulnerability exists when Windows Subsystem for Linux improperly handles objects in memory. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could cause a denial of service against the local system.</p> <p>A attacker could exploit this vulnerability by running a specially crafted application.</p> <p>The update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Windows Subsystem for Linux handles objects in memory.</p>
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | |||
| Windows 10 Version 1703 for x64-based Systems | 15063.674 | KB4041676 | Oct 10, 2017 |