Vulnerability · Published Nov 11, 2025 · Assigned by microsoft
CVE-2025-62220Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
High 8.8
In plain English
A high-severity heap buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI from Microsoft. There are no confirmed reports of exploitation so far. The chance it is exploited in the next 30 days is estimated at 0.7% (higher than 54% of all known vulnerabilities).
Severity (CVSS 3.1)8.8High
Exploit odds (30 days)0.7%top 45.9% of all CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo reportsCISA SSVC: none
Attack toolingNoneno public tooling known
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products (as reported)
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI | 1.0.0 – before 2.6.2 |
Weakness: CWE-122 · 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
References
- Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory, patch