Linux Kernel
CVE-2022-38014 — Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Executive Summary
None
Overview
7
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
ATTACK VECTOR
Local
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
High
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
Low
USER INTERACTION
None
SCOPE
Unchanged
Temporal Score: 6.1
EPSS Score
0.00322
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.23774 percentile - updated 2026-06-20
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Affected Products
2 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azure EFLOW | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
| Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | Release Notes (Security Update) |
Important | Elevation of Privilege | Maybe |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
Microsoft Offensive Research & Security Engineering (MORSE)
References
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