CVE-2026-96206— Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure 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.
在 Windows Subsystem for Linux（WSL）中，对未初始化资源的使用可允许授权攻击者在本地披露信息。
Possible ATT&CK Techniques 1 AI
T1083 · File and Directory DiscoveryAffected Version Matrix 1
| Vendor | Product | Version Range | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0< 3.0.1 |
affected |
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I. Basic Information for CVE-2026-96206
Vulnerability Information
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Vulnerability Title
Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Description
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
CVSS Information
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Vulnerability Type
对未经初始化资源的使用
Source: CVE Program / CVE List V5
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions | CPE | Subscribe |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) | 5.0.0.0 ~ 3.0.1 | - |
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Vendor Advisories for CVE-2026-96206 (1)
Same Patch Batch · Microsoft · 2026-10-13 · 1407 CVEs total
| CVE-2026-96909 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows BitLocker Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2026-70291 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft Office Outlook Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-83910 | 9.8 CRITICAL | RPC Runtime Library Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-96864 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft Failover Cluster Virtual Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-96934 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows DHCP Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-96096 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Media Player Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-96924 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows OLE Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-85806 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Network Policy Server (NPS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-83862 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Network Load Balancing Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-83578 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft PowerShell Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
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| CVE-2026-83935 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft XML Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-105010 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft Windows Search Component Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-97816 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft OpenSSH for Windows Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-83693 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Error Reporting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-83748 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Error Reporting Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-70147 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Microsoft PostScript Printer Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability |
| CVE-2026-96219 | 9.8 CRITICAL | Windows Local Security Authority Subsystem Service (LSASS) Remote Code Execution Vulnerabi |
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