CVE-2026-96206
MediumCVSS 6.5Exploitation Probability (EPSS)
Low risk32th percentile - higher than 32% of all known CVEs
Summary
A use of uninitialized resource vulnerability in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Risk Assessment
An attacker with valid credentials can read sensitive data from WSL process memory, leading to information disclosure.
Recommendation
Update Windows to the latest version containing the WSL fix. Restrict machine access to trusted users only.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS