Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-85879

Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

HighVendor CVSS 7.0 / 10 1 CVE Published Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC

Summary

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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Oct 13, 2026 at 7:00 AM UTC
Published by Microsoft Security Response Center
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Oct 13, 2026 at 10:55 PM UTC
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Oct 21, 2026 at 1:15 AM UTC
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