CVE-2026-40223 (GCVE-0-2026-40223)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2026-04-10 15:10 – Updated: 2026-04-10 15:32
VLAI?
Summary
In systemd 258 before 260, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert when a Delegate=yes and User=<unset> unit exists and is running.
Severity ?
4.7 (Medium)
CWE
- CWE-696 - Incorrect Behavior Order
Assigner
References
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