CVE-2017-8622

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle handles NT pipes, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Affected products

• Microsoft Corporation / Windows Subsystem for LinuxWindows 10 1703 – Windows 10 1703

References

• VENDOR_ADVISORYhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8622
• MISChttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100040
• MISChttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039103