CVE-2026-40228
In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.
Published Apr 10, 2026 · updated Jun 17, 2026 · systemd project systemd
In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.
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Apr 10, 2026 · NIST NVD
Detected
In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.
Jun 17, 2026 · NIST NVD
Updated
In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.
Affected
- cpe systemd project/systemd259
Sources
- CVE.orgVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40228
Official CVE identifier
cve.org - NIST NVDVulnerability recordCVE-2026-40228
In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.
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