Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI
CVE-2025-62220 — Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Executive Summary
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Overview
8.8
CVSS HIGH
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
ATTACK VECTOR
Network
ATTACK COMPLEXITY
Low
PRIVILEGES REQUIRED
None
USER INTERACTION
Required
SCOPE
Unchanged
CONFIDENTIALITY
High
INTEGRITY
High
AVAILABILITY
High
EXPLOIT CODE MATURITY
Unproven
REMEDIATION LEVEL
Official Fix
REPORT CONFIDENCE
Confirmed
Temporal Score: 7.7
EPSS Score
0.00657
probability of exploitation in the next 30 days
0.47711 percentile - updated 2026-07-25
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Affected Products
1 affected product
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI | Release Notes 2.6.2 Microsoft WSL (Security Update) |
Important | Remote Code Execution | No |
Patches
1 patch
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Release Notes 2.6.2 Microsoft WSL |
Security Update | No |
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.
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