CVE-2025-53788— Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux（WSL）是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一个Windows下的Linux子系统,一个能够运行原生Linux二进制可执行文件（ELF格式）的兼容层。 Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux存在安全漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege Escalation
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2025-53788
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
检查时间与使用时间(TOCTOU)的竞争条件
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Title
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux 安全漏洞
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Description
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux（WSL）是美国微软（Microsoft）公司的一个Windows下的Linux子系统,一个能够运行原生Linux二进制可执行文件（ELF格式）的兼容层。 Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux存在安全漏洞。攻击者利用该漏洞可以提升权限。
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
CVSS Information
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Vulnerability Type
N/A
Source: CNNVD (China National Vulnerability Database)
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
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| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0 ~ 2.5.10 | - |
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Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2025-08-12 · 106 CVEs total
| CVE-2025-53766 | 9.8 CRITICAL | GDI+ Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-50165 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Graphics Component Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-50171 | 9.1 CRITICAL | Remote Desktop Spoofing Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-49712 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SharePoint Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53145 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53143 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53144 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft Message Queuing (MSMQ) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-49757 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-47954 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53131 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Media Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53772 | 8.8 HIGH | Web Deploy Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-49759 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-24999 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53778 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows NTLM Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-50163 | 8.8 HIGH | Windows Routing and Remote Access Service (RRAS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53727 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-49758 | 8.8 HIGH | Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53731 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53733 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Word Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2025-53740 | 8.4 HIGH | Microsoft Office Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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