CVE-2026-85879— Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Quick assessment
Affected
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)
Exploitation
No confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; assess based on exposure
Recommended action
Check the vendor advisory and references for a fixed version. If immediate upgrade is impossible, restrict exposure and increase monitoring.
Windows 子系统 for Linux（WSL）中存在一个时间检查到时间使用（toctou）竞争条件漏洞，攻击者可以利用该漏洞在本地提升权限。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1068 · Exploitation for Privilege EscalationAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0< 2.7.10 |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-85879
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
检查时间与使用时间(TOCTOU)的竞争条件
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0 ~ 2.7.10 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-85879 (1)
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