CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2026-40225

Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres

Published: Apr 10, 2026 | Modified: Jun 17, 2026
CVSS 3.x
N/A
Source:
NVD
CVSS 2.x
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
6.4 MODERATE
CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Ubuntu
MEDIUM

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

Weakness

The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
SystemdSystemd_project*257.13 (excluding)
SystemdSystemd_project258 (including)258.7 (excluding)
SystemdSystemd_project259 (including)259.5 (excluding)
Red Hat Hardened ImagesRedHatsystemd-main-260.1-2.1.hum1*
SystemdUbuntuesm-infra/focal*
SystemdUbuntuesm-infra/xenial*
SystemdUbuntujammy*
SystemdUbuntunoble*
SystemdUbuntuquesting*
SystemdUbuntuupstream*

References