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HIGH · 7.0

CVE-2022-38014

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Vulnerability Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

CVSS Score

7.0

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
HIGH
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftAzure Iot Edge For Linux-
MicrosoftWindows Subsystem For Linux-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-362

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2022-38014?

CVE-2022-38014 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2022-38014?

CVE-2022-38014 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2022-38014?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Azure Iot Edge For Linux, Microsoft Windows Subsystem For Linux.