SB2025031167 - Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel
Published: March 11, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025031167
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 vulnerability.
1) Untrusted Pointer Dereference (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24084)
CWE-ID: CWE-822 - Untrusted Pointer Dereference
CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted email and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.