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Microsoft Security Response CenterCVE-2026-57968

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Buffer over-read in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

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7.8CVSS out of 10High severity
Scope

What the vendor says is affected

  • Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)

Versions the vendor lists as fixed

  • 2.7.8
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  1. Published by Microsoft Security Response Center

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CVE-2026-57968View CVSS, KEV, EPSS, and threat context
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