cve-2026-40976
CRITICAL CVSS 9.1 csaf_redhat
Description
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Timeline
- Published
- 2026-04-27 23:34 UTC
- Last Modified
- 2026-06-30
CVSS Details
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Affected Products
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Weaknesses (CWE)
References
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Linked Vulnerabilities
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