Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8337 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	105250
Class:	Design Error
CVE:	CVE-2018-8337
Remote:	No
Local:	Yes
Published:	Sep 11 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Sep 11 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Michael Weber of NCC Group.
Vulnerable:	Microsoft Windows Server 1709 0 Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for x64-based Systems 0 Microsoft Windows 10 version 1709 for 32-bit Systems 0
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8337 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux is prone to a local security-bypass vulnerability.

An attacker can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in further attacks.

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8337 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8337 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux CVE-2018-8337 Local Security Bypass Vulnerability

References:

• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2018-8337 | Windows Subsystem for Linux Security Feature Bypass Vulnerabilit (Microsoft)