Disclosure summary
Improper control of generation of code ('code injection') in Microsoft Defender for Linux allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over an adjacent network.
Source-reported weakness categories
CWE-94
Source-specific records & product guidance
Sources retain their own attribution and scoring. Follow the original record to confirm affected versions, fixed releases, and configuration conditions.
Microsoft Security Updates (CVRF) · 2026-Feb
Open original source · Updated Feb 10, 2026
Microsoft Defender for Endpoint Linux Extension Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Maximum of vendor-reported product scores; products and fixed builds are associations, not a universal affected-version statement.
Microsoft maximum product score: 8.8
| Vendor | Product / association | Version / bounds |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft update guide | Microsoft Defender for Endpoint for Linux | (MSRC status code 3) |
Vendor remediation references
- Release Notes · build 1.0.9.0 · product IDs 12015
- Vendor guidance · product IDs 12015
Original records & references
- NIST NVD record
- CVE Program record
- msrc.microsoft.com — Vendor advisory
PUBLISHED 2026-02-10T03:00:00-05:00
MODIFIED 2026-02-10T03:00:00-05:00
INGESTED 2026-10-08T12:45:18-04:00