CVE-2018-0743

Name: CVE-2018-0743
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-01-04T14:29:00.253+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.84%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-0743 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 2.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux in Windows 10 version 1703, Windows 10 version 1709, and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability due to the way objects are handled in memory, aka "Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.84%

84.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703
Microsoft	Windows 10	1709
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	1709

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/saaramar/execve_exploitExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0743Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/AmarSaar/status/948892321755598848Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43962/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102350Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040094Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/saaramar/execve_exploitExploit, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0743Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://twitter.com/AmarSaar/status/948892321755598848Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43962/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Jan 4, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-0743?

How severe is CVE-2018-0743?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-0743 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0743?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-0743?

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Source: NVD / NIST