Description
Buffer over-read 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 – < 2.7.8 | 2.7.8 |
Advisories 2
- WID-SEC-2026-2316 Microsoft Windows Produkte: Mehrere Schwachstellen BSI CERT-Bund (WID) · Sep 6, 2026
- MSRC-CVE-2026-57968 Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability Microsoft Security Response Center · Jul 14, 2026
References
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability vendor-advisory patch