SB2017080815 - Two vulnerabilities in Windows Subsystem for Linux
Published: August 8, 2017
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017080815
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
2
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.
1) Improper input validation (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8622)
The vulnerability allows a local user to elevate privileges on the system.The vulnerability exists due to an error in the way that the Windows Subsystem for Linux handles NT pipes. A local user could exploit this vulnerability to execute code with elevated permissions.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow a local user to execute code with elevated privileges on the system.
2) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8627)
The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack.The vulnerability exists due to boundary error within Windows Subsystem for Linux. A local user could exploit this vulnerability to perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.