Oct 2026: Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability
CVE-2026-96206 Published on October 13, 2026
Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Vulnerability Analysis
Weakness Type
Use of Uninitialized Resource
The software uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. When a resource has not been properly initialized, the software may behave unexpectedly. This may lead to a crash or invalid memory access, but the consequences vary depending on the type of resource and how it is used within the software.
Products Associated with CVE-2026-96206
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Affected Versions
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2):- Version 5.0.0.0 and below 3.0.1 is affected.