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CVE-2026-57968
Buffer over-read in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Impact
Buffer over-read in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem For Linux | before 2.7.8 |
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem For Linux (WSL2) | from 5.0.0.0 before 2.7.8 |