CVE-2017-8622
HighSummary
The vulnerability in Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703 allows for elevation of privilege when it fails to properly handle NT pipes handles.
Risk Assessment
Exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to unauthorized system access and privilege escalation by an attacker.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor system logs for potential privilege escalation attempts.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 1703 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when it fails to properly handle handles NT pipes, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".