CVE-2026-57968

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CVSS 3.1

7.8 high

EPSS

<1%p26

Published

Jul 14, 2026 (Jul 14, 2026)

Modified

Jul 20, 2026

Description

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

Vendors: microsoft
Products: windows subsystem for linux
Weakness: CWE-126
Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

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