Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI | 1.0.0 – < 2.6.2 | 2.6.2 |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2025-2563 Microsoft Azure Linux: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · May 11, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2025-62220 Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Nov 13, 2025
References
- Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI Remote Code Execution Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch