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


cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published: 2026-04-10T15:16:19.827Z

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

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

Link: CVE-2026-40225

cve-icon Vulnrichment

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Received

Published: 2026-04-10T16:16:33.287

Modified: 2026-04-10T16:16:33.287

Link: CVE-2026-40225

cve-icon Redhat

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