CVE-2017-8622 Privilege escalation in Windows Subsystem for Linux
An attacker can elevate privileges by exploiting improper NT pipe handling in the Windows Subsystem for Linux.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8622?
CVE-2017-8622 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, published on 8 Aug 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle handles NT pipes, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8622?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft Windows 10.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8622?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8622 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-8622 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-8622 in the wild and no public exploit code.
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Sources
Also known as GHSA-2v69-cv79-6qfc.