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

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High
Published: Thu Apr 02 2026 (04/02/2026, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Microsoft Security Response Center
Product: Microsoft

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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AILast updated: 05/27/2026, 21:28:49 UTC

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.

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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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