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CVE-2026-40224
Published: Apr 10, 2026
Modified: Apr 10, 2026
PUBLISHED
CVSS v3.1
6.7
MEDIUM
Description
In systemd 259 before 260, there is local privilege escalation in systemd-machined because varlink can be used to reach the root namespace.
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
systemd | systemd | affected 259 - < 260 |
Weaknesses (CWE)
CVSS v3.1 Details
CVSS v3.1 Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
High
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
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