What’s New in WSL 2.7.0? Linux 6.6 LTS Kernel, Security Fixes, and Feature Updates
Microsoft’s WSL 2.7.0 release upgrades the subsystem to a Linux 6.6.114 LTS kernel, adds numerous security patches, restores key environment variables, and introduces Ubuntu Pro for WSL with long‑term enterprise security updates, all detailed in the official release notes.
Microsoft has released Windows Subsystem for Linux version 2.7.0, which enables Linux binaries to run on Windows.
Linux kernel upgrade : WSL 2.7.0 ships with a downstream kernel based on Linux 6.6.114 LTS. Although newer LTS kernels (6.12, 6.18) are available, Microsoft remains on the 6.6 series and incorporates the latest fixes and security patches.
Security fixes and enhancements : The update includes multiple security patches and bug fixes that improve overall stability and safety.
Other improvements include:
Restored the WSL2_VM_ID environment variable.
Added various configuration optimizations and translation updates.
Fixed additional usability issues.
Canonical also released “Ubuntu Pro for WSL” on December 2, providing enterprise‑grade security maintenance and up to 15‑year security updates for the Ubuntu distribution, covering toolchains such as Python, Go, and Rust.
Download WSL 2.7.0 from the official GitHub releases page: https://github.com/microsoft/WSL/releases/tag/2.7.0
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