CVE-2026-85879

Time-of-check time-of-use (toctou) race condition in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
References
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_subsystem_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

29 Oct 2026, 15:03

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CPE cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:windows_subsystem_for_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
First Time Microsoft
Microsoft windows Subsystem For Linux
References () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85879 - () https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-85879 - Patch, Vendor Advisory

13 Oct 2026, 19:21

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New CVE

Information

Published : 2026-10-13 19:21

Updated : 2026-10-29 15:03


NVD link : CVE-2026-85879

Mitre link : CVE-2026-85879

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2026-85879


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Products Affected

microsoft

  • windows_subsystem_for_linux
CWE
CWE-367

Time-of-check Time-of-use (TOCTOU) Race Condition