CVE-2025-24084
March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
8.4
High
Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code locally.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-822
Untrusted Pointer Dereference
The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | microsoft | windows_subsystem_for_linux | / | / | / | / | / | / | / | / |
Tags
CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: LOCAL
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: HIGH
- Integrity Impact: HIGH
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Timeline
Published: March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified: March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Last Modified: March 11, 2025, 5:16 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
CVE has been marked for Analysis. Normally once in this state the CVE will be analyzed by NVD staff within 24 hours.
More infoSource
secure@microsoft.com
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