How severe is CVE-2026-85879?

CVE-2026-85879 has a CVSS score of 7/10, rated HIGH. Immediate patching is strongly recommended.

Which packages are affected by CVE-2026-85879?

Affected package information for CVE-2026-85879 is not yet fully mapped. Check the official advisory links for details.

How do I fix CVE-2026-85879?

No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2026-85879 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.

How do I detect CVE-2026-85879 in my code and dependencies?

Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).

How do I mitigate CVE-2026-85879 if there is no patch (or I can't update yet)?

If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Is CVE-2026-85879 actively exploited in the wild?

No public exploit code has been indexed for CVE-2026-85879 yet. This does not mean the vulnerability cannot be exploited — absence of public exploits does not imply safety. Apply the recommended fix and use O3 Security to monitor your exposure.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-85879?

CVE-2026-85879 is classified as CWE-367 (CWE-367). This weakness type describe the underlying flaw category, which helps determine the potential impact and the right class of mitigation.

When was CVE-2026-85879 published, and has it been updated?

CVE-2026-85879 was published on October 13, 2026 and was last updated on October 13, 2026. Advisory data evolves as severity scores, affected ranges, and exploit intelligence are revised — always check the latest version of the advisory before acting.

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HIGH severity

CVE-2026-85879 — Microsoft

HIGH

CVE-2026-85879 is a high-severity (CVSS 7) CWE-367 vulnerability. No vendor fix is recorded yet; mitigation options are listed below.

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

Published

Oct 13, 2026

Updated

Oct 13, 2026

Affected

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Patched

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Exploits

None indexed

Exploitation data as of Oct 13, 2026 · OSV.dev, NVD, FIRST.org (EPSS)

Description

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

Detection & mitigation playbook

Vulnerability

Detect
Identify every host running the affected component and compare the installed build against the fixed version below — for source-built or distro-packaged software the version string, not a lockfile, is the source of truth (`dpkg -l`, `rpm -q`, or the binary's own `--version`).
Remediation status
No fixed release is recorded for CVE-2026-85879 yet. Track the upstream advisory, and apply the exposure-reduction steps below in the meantime.
Mitigate without a patch
If you can't upgrade right away: gate or disable the affected feature, validate untrusted input at the boundary, and avoid passing attacker-controlled data into the vulnerable path. O3's runtime protection blocks exploitation in production as an interim safeguard until the upgrade lands.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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CVE-2026-85879 — Microsoft

Description

Detection & mitigation playbook

Detect

Remediation status

Mitigate without a patch

Frequently Asked Questions

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