Low severity2.9NVD Advisory· Published Apr 10, 2026· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2026-40228
CVE-2026-40228
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.
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Affected products
3cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:259:-:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:systemd_project:systemd:259:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
- (no CPE)range: <259
- Range: <259
Patches
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References
2- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/08/1nvdExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/05/05/1nvd
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