In systemd 258 before 260, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert when a Delegate=yes and User=<unset> unit exists and is running.
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Description In systemd 258 before 260, a local unprivileged user can trigger an assert when a Delegate=yes and User=<unset> unit exists and is running.
Weaknesses CWE-696
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Metrics cvssV3_1

{'score': 4.7, 'vector': 'CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H'}


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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2026-04-10T15:32:55.263Z

Reserved: 2026-04-10T15:10:56.096Z

Link: CVE-2026-40223

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Status : Received

Published: 2026-04-10T16:16:32.930

Modified: 2026-04-10T16:16:32.930

Link: CVE-2026-40223

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