CVE-2026-15059: CWE-22 in systemd systemd-oomd
Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
CVE-2026-15059 is a local privilege vulnerability in systemd-oomd version 250 caused by missing path traversal validation in its IPC API. This flaw allows local unprivileged users to terminate arbitrary local processes by exploiting the IPC interface. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and CWE-59 (Link Following). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with an attack vector of local, low attack complexity, and low privileges required. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local unprivileged users to disrupt system availability by terminating arbitrary processes. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. This could lead to denial of service conditions on affected systems running systemd-oomd version 250.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious IPC activity related to systemd-oomd. Avoid running untrusted local code that could exploit this vulnerability.
CVE-2026-15059: CWE-22 in systemd systemd-oomd
Description
Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.
CVSS v3.1
Score 5.5medium
Affected software
systemd
systemd-oomd
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AI-Powered Analysis
Machine-generated threat intelligence
Technical Analysis
CVE-2026-15059 is a local privilege vulnerability in systemd-oomd version 250 caused by missing path traversal validation in its IPC API. This flaw allows local unprivileged users to terminate arbitrary local processes by exploiting the IPC interface. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-22 (Path Traversal) and CWE-59 (Link Following). The CVSS 3.1 base score is 5.5, reflecting medium severity with an attack vector of local, low attack complexity, and low privileges required. No official remediation or patch has been disclosed by the vendor as of the publication date.
Potential Impact
The vulnerability allows local unprivileged users to disrupt system availability by terminating arbitrary processes. There is no impact on confidentiality or integrity. This could lead to denial of service conditions on affected systems running systemd-oomd version 250.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local user access and monitor for suspicious IPC activity related to systemd-oomd. Avoid running untrusted local code that could exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- systemd
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-08T14:15:01.392Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
Threat ID: 6a79d51fbf8831d539c5a897
Added to database: 08/10/2026, 13:41:51 UTC
Last enriched: 08/10/2026, 19:32:51 UTC
Last updated: 09/23/2026, 01:47:41 UTC
Views: 72
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