CVE-2025-62220

Name: CVE-2025-62220
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2025-11-11T18:15:49.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.65%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2025-62220 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.. EPSS estimates a 0.65% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.65%

46.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-122

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Subsystem For Linux	< 2.6.2

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-62220Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Nov 11, 2025
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Analyzed

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-62220?

Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows Subsystem for Linux GUI allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.

How severe is CVE-2025-62220?

CVE-2025-62220 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.65% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2025-62220?

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-2025-62220?

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Source: NVD / NIST