CVE-2026-40225
Public on 2026-04-10
Modified on 2026-07-17
Description
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
Severity
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CVSS v3 Base Score
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Affected Packages
| Platform | Package | Release Date | Advisory | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux 2 - Core | systemd | No Fix Planned | ||
| Amazon Linux 2023 | systemd | No Fix Planned |
CVSS Scores
| Score Type | Score | Vector | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazon Linux | CVSSv3 | 6.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |