CVE-2021-36966
HighCVSS 7.8Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk37th percentile - higher than 37% of all known CVEs
Summary
Vulnerability in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows elevation of privilege. An attacker could exploit this flaw to gain higher privileges on the system.
Risk Assessment
Risk of unauthorized user gaining control over the system.
Recommendation
Install the latest Windows security updates.
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Information disclosure vulnerability in Windows Subsystem for Linux due to improper handling of objects in memory. An attacker could obtain information to further compromise the user's system.
Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS