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CVE-2018-0743

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709,...

High CVSS 7.0

Overview

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

CWE: N/A Published: 2018-01-04T14:29:00.253
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 7.0 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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