CVE-2017-8622

7.8 HIGH
Published: August 08, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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".

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100040
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039103
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8622
Source: secure@microsoft.com
Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100040
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039103
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8622
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Patch Vendor Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.3%
67th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

microsoft