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CVE PROGRAM SOURCE RECORD7.0 High

CVE-2025-53788

Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Description

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

Affected products

Version statuses are supplied by the assigning organization. Consult the original record for detailed ranges and platform conditions.

Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)

  • 5.0.0.0 to < 2.5.10affected

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