CVE-2026-102204: CWE-59: Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following') in Microsoft Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux
Description
Improper link resolution before file access ('link following') in Microsoft Defender for Endpoint allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
CVSS v3.1
Score 7.8high
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux
Weaknesses
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-09-28T18:20:51.763Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-102204","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6ace848e2cdf04f6569f0226
Added to database: 10/13/2026, 19:20:46 UTC
Last updated: 10/13/2026, 22:50:42 UTC
Views: 2
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