Incorrect Resource Transfer Between Spheres Affecting systemd package, versions <249.11-0ubuntu3.19


Severity

Recommended
medium

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.14% (4th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2204-SYSTEMD-16062152
  • published6 Jun 2026
  • disclosed10 Apr 2026

Introduced: 10 Apr 2026

CVE-2026-40225  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-669  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:22.04 systemd to version 249.11-0ubuntu3.19 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream systemd package and not the systemd package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:22.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

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

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1