CyberICT

CVE-2026-21242

Microsoft · Published February 10, 2026

CVSS v3.1

HIGH
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Description

Windows Subsystem for Linux Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability. Use after free in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.

Affected Products

  • Windows 11 Version 26H1 for ARM64-based Systems
  • Windows 11 version 26H1 for x64-based Systems
  • Windows Server 2022
  • Windows Server 2022 (Server Core installation)

CVSS Vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C