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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.

MEDIUM 6.4EPSS 0.14%

Does this matter?

Lower severity and a low EPSS score (0.14%). Track it; it rarely justifies an emergency change on its own.

Description

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

CVSS 3.1
6.4 MEDIUMCVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS
0.14% probability · 4th percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Weakness
CWE-669
Affected
systemd project/systemd
Source
cve@mitre.org

Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.