microsoft / microsoft/WSL

we need to restricting root access for users using WSL2.

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Description

during our testing we notice that when user is accessing the WSL machine he is getting root access.
we need to restrict the root access.

this re-opened duo to the closer of old request - 11644

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The issue names no files, tests, or entry points. First clarify the intended root-access behavior for WSL2 users and the supported configuration and security constraints; done requires an agreed scope and verification that root access is restricted without breaking normal WSL2 use.

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Assessment

Domain
operating-systems, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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