Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Aug 12, 2025· Updated Feb 26, 2026
Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2) Kernel Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability
CVE-2025-53788
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
2- Microsoft/Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)v5Range: 5.0.0.0
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
1- msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2025-53788mitrevendor-advisorypatch
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