In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
CVE-2026-40225 is a vulnerability in udev within systemd versions before 260 that allows local root execution through malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux and CBL Mariner versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is currently available. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no patch links or vendor advisory details about remediation are provided.
AI Analysis
Technical Summary
This vulnerability involves udev in systemd versions prior to 260, where local attackers can achieve root execution by leveraging malicious hardware devices combined with unsanitized kernel output. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux and CBL Mariner distributions. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-669, which relates to improper control of resource allocation. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is available from the Microsoft Security Response Center at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain root privileges on affected systems. This elevates the attacker's capabilities significantly, potentially compromising system integrity and security. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the extent of impact depends on local access to the vulnerable system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious hardware device interactions. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
In udev in systemd before 260, local root execution can occur via malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output.
Description
CVE-2026-40225 is a vulnerability in udev within systemd versions before 260 that allows local root execution through malicious hardware devices and unsanitized kernel output. The vulnerability affects Microsoft products including Azure Linux and CBL Mariner versions 2. 0 and 3. 0. No CVSS score or detailed vendor advisory is currently available. There is no indication of known exploits in the wild. Patch status is not confirmed as no patch links or vendor advisory details about remediation are provided.
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves udev in systemd versions prior to 260, where local attackers can achieve root execution by leveraging malicious hardware devices combined with unsanitized kernel output. The affected products include Microsoft Azure Linux and CBL Mariner distributions. The vulnerability is categorized under CWE-669, which relates to improper control of resource allocation. No CVSS score or detailed remediation information is available from the Microsoft Security Response Center at this time.
Potential Impact
Successful exploitation could allow a local attacker to gain root privileges on affected systems. This elevates the attacker's capabilities significantly, potentially compromising system integrity and security. However, no known exploits are reported in the wild, and the extent of impact depends on local access to the vulnerable system.
Mitigation Recommendations
Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the Microsoft Security Response Center advisory for current remediation guidance. Until an official fix is available, restrict local access to trusted users only and monitor for suspicious hardware device interactions. Do not assume the vulnerability is mitigated without vendor confirmation.
Technical Details
- Gcve Source
- db.gcve.eu
- Csaf Category
- csaf_vex
- Csaf Version
- 2.0
- Publisher
- Microsoft Security Response Center
- Advisory Id
- msrc_CVE-2026-40225
- Cve Count
- 1
- Additional Cves
- []
- Cvss Version
- null
Threat ID: 6a175eefe29bf47b50ede669
Added to database: 5/27/2026, 9:15:27 PM
Last enriched: 5/27/2026, 9:28:49 PM
Last updated: 5/27/2026, 10:18:58 PM
Views: 4
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