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MEDIUM · 6.2

CVE-2026-40227

In systemd 260 before 261, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert via an IPC API call with an array or map that has a null element.

Vulnerability Description

In systemd 260 before 261, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert via an IPC API call with an array or map that has a null element.

CVSS Score

6.2

MEDIUM

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

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Systemd ProjectSystemd260

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-1025

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2026-40227?

CVE-2026-40227 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). In systemd 260 before 261, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert via an IPC API call with an array or map that has a null element.

How severe is CVE-2026-40227?

CVE-2026-40227 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2026-40227?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Systemd Project Systemd.