CVE-2026-57968

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

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2026-07-14

Last modified

2026-10-28

Weaknesses

CWE-126

Affected products

• Windows Subsystem For Linux (Microsoft)

References

• https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-57968