CVE-2026-40228

LOW

2.9

Description

In systemd 259, systemd-journald can send ANSI escape sequences to the terminals of arbitrary users when a "logger -p emerg" command is executed, if ForwardToWall=yes is set.

CVE Details

CVSS v3.1 Score2.9

SeverityLOW

CVSS VectorCVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N

Attack VectorLOCAL

ComplexityHIGH

Privileges RequiredNONE

User InteractionNONE

Published4/10/2026

Last Modified4/10/2026

Sourcenvd

Honeypot Sightings0

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-669

References

https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1(cve@mitre.org)

IOC Correlations

No correlations recorded

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