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Dec 18, 2025 · Fundamentals

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.