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CVE-2026-40225

In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

Published Apr 10, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · systemd project systemd

In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

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  1. Apr 10, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Detected

    In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

  2. Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD

    Updated

    In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

Affected

  • cpe systemd project/systemdversion unspecified

Sources

  • CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40225

    Official CVE identifier

    cve.org
  • NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40225

    In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.

    nvd.nist.gov

References