How severe is CVE-2022-38014?

CVE-2022-38014 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2022-38014 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2022-38014?

CVE-2022-38014 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Iot Edge For Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2022-38014?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2022-38014 published?

CVE-2022-38014 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2022-38014

CVE-2022-38014 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Azure Iot Edge For Linux with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (24th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Microsoft Azure Iot Edge For Linux
Published: 2022-11-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2022-38014?: Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2022-38014?: CVE-2022-38014 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2022-38014 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (24th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2022-38014?: CVE-2022-38014 primarily affects Microsoft Azure Iot Edge For Linux. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2022-38014?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2022-38014 published?: CVE-2022-38014 was published on 2022-11-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2022-38014

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:azure_iot_edge_for_linux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_subsystem_for_linux:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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