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MEDIUM · 5.5

CVE-2026-15059

Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.

Vulnerability Description

Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
NONE
Integrity
NONE
Availability
HIGH

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-59CWE-22

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-15059?

CVE-2026-15059 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Local unprivileged users can terminate arbitrary local processes via a systemd-oomd IPC API due to a missing path traversal validation.

How severe is CVE-2026-15059?

CVE-2026-15059 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-15059?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.