QID 91955

QID 91955: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability for November 2022

An Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability exists in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2).

An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could gain SYSTEM privileges.

  • CVSS V3 rated as High - 7 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 6 severity.
    • Solution
    Customers are advised to refer to CVE-2022-38014 for more details pertaining to this vulnerability.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 91955

    CVE-2022-38014 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    CVE-2022-38014 URL Logo msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38014
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