Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Metrics
CVSS 3.1 7.0/10
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | >= 5.0.0.0, < 2.7.10 |
References
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85879Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Oct 13, 2026
- Last modified
- Oct 29, 2026
- NVD status
- Analyzed