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CVE-2025-62220
Published: Nov 11, 2025
Modified: Feb 26, 2026
PUBLISHED
CVSS v3.1
8.8
HIGH
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI | affected 1.0.0 - < 2.6.2 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 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
References
Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
vendor-advisory
patch
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