CVE-2026-40225
6.4
MEDIUM
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.04%
Description
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
How to fix CVE-2026-40225
To remediate CVE-2026-40225, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/systemd—upgrade to 247.3-7+deb11u8 or later
Is CVE-2026-40225 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.0%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 247.3-7+deb11u8
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM6.4 | CVSS:3.1/AV:P/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |