We currently provide security updates for Ubuntu on WSL
for the following
Ubuntu LTS releases:
- Ubuntu 24.04
- Ubuntu 22.04
- Ubuntu 20.04
Please ensure that you are using a supported version to receive updates and patches.
If you are unsure of the version, please run the following command in a WSL terminal running your Ubuntu distro:
lsb_release -a
If you discover a security vulnerability within this repository, we encourage
responsible disclosure. Please report any security issues to help us keep
Ubuntu on WSL
secure for everyone.
The most straightforward way to report a security vulnerability is via
GitHub. For detailed
instructions, please review the
Privately reporting a security vulnerability
documentation. This method enables you to communicate vulnerabilities directly
and confidentially with the Ubuntu on WSL
maintainers.
The project's admins will be notified of the issue and will work with you to determine whether the issue qualifies as a security issue and, if so, in which component. We will then handle finding a fix, getting a CVE assigned and coordinating the release of the fix to the various Linux distributions.
The Ubuntu Security disclosure and embargo policy contains more information about what you can expect when you contact us, and what we expect from you.
- Go to the Security Advisories Page of the
Ubuntu WSL
repository. - Click "Report a Vulnerability."
- Provide detailed information about the vulnerability, including steps to reproduce, affected versions, and potential impact.
- Canonical's Security Site
- Ubuntu Security disclosure and embargo policy
- Ubuntu Security Notices
- Ubuntu on WSL documentation
- Ubuntu Pro for WSL documentation
If you have any questions regarding security vulnerabilities, please reach out to the maintainers via the aforementioned channels.