CVE-2022-44689: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Published Dec 13, 2022
·Updated
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability.
Affected Software
36 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H1
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows Subsystem For Linux
Microsoft Windows 10=20h2
Microsoft Windows 10=21h1
Microsoft Windows 10=21h2
Microsoft Windows 10=22h2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows 11=22h2
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Remediation
Event History
Dec 13, 2022
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is CVE-2022-44689?
CVE-2022-44689 is a vulnerability in the Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel that allows for elevation of privilege.
2
How does CVE-2022-44689 affect Microsoft Windows?
CVE-2022-44689 affects Microsoft Windows 10 (version 20H2, 21H1, 21H2, 22H2), Windows 11 (version 22H2), Windows Server 2019, and Windows Server 2022.
3
What is the severity of CVE-2022-44689?
CVE-2022-44689 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered high.
4
How can I fix CVE-2022-44689?
To fix CVE-2022-44689, users are advised to apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
5
Where can I find more information about CVE-2022-44689?
More information about CVE-2022-44689 can be found in the Microsoft Security Advisory available at the following link: [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2022-44689]