SB2025081385 - Privilege escalation in Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel
Published: August 13, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025081385
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition (CVE-ID: CVE-2025-53788)
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a time-of-check, time-of-use (TOCTOU) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel. A local user can elevated privileges on the system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.