CVE-2026-40225 (GCVE-0-2026-40225)

Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-10 15:16 – Updated: 2026-04-14 14:40
VLAI
Summary
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
Severity
6.4 (Medium)
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
SSVC
Exploitation: none Automatable: no Technical Impact: total
CISA Coordinator · CISA-ADP (v2.0.3)
Decision recorded 2026-04-14 14:40 UTC
CWE
  • CWE-669 - Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres
Assigner
References
Impacted products
Vendor Product Version CPE status
systemd systemd Affected: 0 , < 260 (custom)
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