When systemd-machined >= v259 (or v258 with a custom `polkit` policy that allows `register-machine` access) is running on a desktop system, an unprivileged user logged in a desktop graphical session can kill arbitrary processes, even privileged ones.
- versions older than v259 are not affected, unless unprivileged access is granted for the `register-machine` polkit action via a local, custom policy config file - versions older than v258 are not affected - unrelated to the systemd service manager (pid 1 or user session managers) - systemd-machined is not typically installed by default, and is typically in an optional, separate package (e.g.: systemd-container) - terminal-only or remote sessions (e.g.: ssh) are not affected
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade systemd-homedUpgrade systemdUpgrade systemd-oomd | Aug 11, 2026 | Aug 10, 2026 |
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