What is the CVSS score of CVE-2022-44689?

CVE-2022-44689 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2022-44689?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2022-44689. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows Subsystem For Linux CVE-2022-44689

HIGH

Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269)

2022-12-13 secure@microsoft.com

Linux Microsoft Privilege Escalation Windows Subsystem For Linux Windows 10 Windows 11 Windows Server 2019 Windows Server 2022

7.8

CVSS 3.1 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Dec 13, 2022 - 19:15 nvd

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionNVD

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

AnalysisAI

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is low attack complexity. This Improper Privilege Management vulnerability could allow attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Improper Privilege Management (CWE-269), which allows attackers to escalate privileges to gain unauthorized elevated access. Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Subsystem For Linux, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 11, Microsoft Windows Server 2019, Microsoft Windows Server 2022.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply principle of least privilege, validate privilege transitions, implement proper role separation.