systemd 259 ANSI Escape Sequence resource transfer

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2.7$0-$5k2.99

Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in systemd 259. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ANSI Escape Sequence Handler. This manipulation causes resource transfer. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2026-40228. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. There is not any exploit available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in systemd 259. It has been declared as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is some unknown functionality of the component ANSI Escape Sequence Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource transfer vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-669. The product does not properly transfer a resource/behavior to another sphere, or improperly imports a resource/behavior from another sphere, in a manner that provides unintended control over that resource. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

It is possible to read the advisory at openwall.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2026-40228 since 04/10/2026. The exploitation appears to be difficult. Attacking locally is a requirement. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/10/2026).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at EUVD (EUVD-2026-21498). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 2.7
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 2.7

VulDB Base Score: 2.5
VulDB Temp Score: 2.5
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CNA Base Score: 2.9
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource transfer
CWE: CWE-669
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

04/10/2026 Advisory disclosed
04/10/2026 +0 days CVE reserved
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry created
04/10/2026 +0 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: openwall.com
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2026-40228 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2026-40228
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-356911
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/10/2026 20:37
Updated: 04/10/2026 21:55
Changes: 04/10/2026 20:37 (60), 04/10/2026 21:55 (1)
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Cache ID: 216:1CA:103

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