15/08/2025

ZDI-25-844: Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux WslCoreVm::Initialize Incorrect Privilege Management Information Disclosure Vulnerability

This vulnerability allows local attackers to read arbitrary files on affected installations of Microsoft Windows. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute low-privileged code on the target system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 4.7. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-53788.