PT-2026-58636 · Microsoft+1 · Windows Subsystem For Linux+1
CVE-2026-57968
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Published
2026-07-14
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Updated
2026-07-20
CVSS v3.1
7.8
High
| Vector | AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Windows Subsystem for Linux (affected versions not specified)
Description
A buffer over-read exists in the Windows Subsystem for Linux, which could allow an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally. A buffer over-read occurs when a program reads more data from a buffer than it is intended to, potentially exposing sensitive information from adjacent memory locations.
Recommendations
At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.
Buffer Over-read
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Weakness Enumeration
Related Identifiers
Affected Products
Windows Subsystem For Linux
Wsl