Untrusted Pointer Dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux by Microsoft
CVE-2025-24084

8.4HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor
Microsoft
Status
Windows Server 2022
Windows 11 Version 22h2
Windows Server 2025 (server Core Installation)
Windows 11 Version 22h3
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 March 2025

Summary

A vulnerability in the Windows Subsystem for Linux allows unauthorized attackers to dereference an untrusted pointer, potentially leading to local code execution. This issue emphasizes the need for stringent security measures in the WSL environment to prevent exploitation.

Affected Version(s)

Windows 11 version 22H2 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.5039

Windows 11 version 22H3 ARM64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039

Windows 11 Version 23H2 x64-based Systems 10.0.22631.0 < 10.0.22631.5039

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisory

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.4
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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