CVE Catalog

CVE-2026-40225

Medium
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to attacks that allow local users to gain administrator privileges by exploiting malicious hardware.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systemd to version 260 or later and to monitor connected hardware devices for potential threats.

Original NVD description (English source)

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

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS