CVE-2025-26675

Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

Out-of-bounds read in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

References

Link	Tags
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-26675	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2025-26675?: CVE-2025-26675 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2025-26675?: To fix CVE-2025-26675, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2025-26675 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2025-26675 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2025-26675?: CVE-2025-26675 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2022, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 21H2, Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2, Microsoft Windows 10 Version 22H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025 (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H3, Microsoft Windows 11 Version 23H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2022, 23H2 Edition (Server Core installation), Microsoft Windows 11 Version 24H2, Microsoft Windows Server 2025.

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Description

Category

CWE-125 – Out-of-bounds Read

References

Frequently Asked Questions