Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0 – < 3.0.1 | 3.0.1 |
Advisories 3
- MSRC-CVE-2026-102204 Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Oct 20, 2026
- WID-SEC-2026-3919 Microsoft SystemCenter (Defender und Configuration Manager): Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Oct 13, 2026
- NCSC-2026-0425 Kwetsbaarheden verholpen in Microsoft System Center NCSC-NL (Netherlands) · Oct 13, 2026
References
- Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch