Remote code execution in Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2025-24084
CWE-ID CWE-822
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Untrusted Pointer Dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU105527

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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]

CVE-ID: CVE-2025-24084

CWE-ID: CWE-822 - Untrusted Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

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.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows Server: 2012 R2 6.3.9600.21871 - 2025 10.0.26100.3194

Windows: 10 1607 10.0.14393.10 - 11 24H2 10.0.26100.3194

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2025-24084


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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