CVE-2025-24084: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Mar 11, 2025
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Updated

Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.

Other sources

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=24H2
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2025
Microsoft Windows 11=23H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2<10.0.22621.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 23h2<10.0.22631.5039
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows 11 24h2<10.0.26100.3403
Microsoft Windows Server 2022<10.0.20348.3270
Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23h2<10.0.25398.1486
Microsoft Windows Server 2025<10.0.26100.3403

Event History

Mar 11, 2025
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:59 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:59 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:16 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Mar 12, 2025
News Published
via The Register·01:24 AM
News Published
via The Register·01:29 AM
Known Exploited
01:29 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2025-24084?

CVE-2025-24084 has been rated with a high severity due to potential unauthorized code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2025-24084?

To fix CVE-2025-24084, you should apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft for your affected software version.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2025-24084?

CVE-2025-24084 affects various Microsoft products, including Windows Server 2025 and Windows 11 versions 22H2, 23H2, and 24H2.

4

Is CVE-2025-24084 a local or remote attack?

CVE-2025-24084 enables local code execution, requiring an authorized attacker to exploit the vulnerability.

5

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2025-24084?

The potential impacts of CVE-2025-24084 include unauthorized execution of code, which may lead to data breaches or system compromise.

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