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

No CVSS v4.0

Attack Vector Physical

Attack Complexity High

Privileges Required None

Scope Unchanged

Confidentiality Impact High

Integrity Impact High

Availability Impact High

User Interaction None

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Vendor Product Default status Versions
systemd systemd unaffected
Version Status Constraints
0 affected < 260

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https://github.com/systemd/systemd/security/advisories/GHSA-vpfq-8p5f-jcqx cve-icon
History

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:45:00 +0000

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Description In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
Weaknesses CWE-669
References
Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 6.4, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H'}

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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-10T15:33:39.797Z

Reserved: 2026-04-10T15:16:19.391Z

Link: CVE-2026-40225

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