CVE-2026-63924
Linux kernel vulnerability
- Published19 Jul 2026
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: exthdrs: refresh nh pointer after ipv6_hop_jumbo() ipv6_hop_jumbo() calls pskb_trim_rcsum(), which can change skb pointers. Let's recompute nh pointer to make sure any change won't mess things up.
CVSS 3.1 breakdown
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HRemediation
No fixed version is recorded in the NVD data. Check the vendor advisory for the latest guidance.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/2b56bbd928c030894c270cd33d60286326919458
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/645b99b1a185c91a79bdac4c5de0f91b212d64f0
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/72af7beae774e46ed543f3f2f267bf0a141bfcdd
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9e883eaa878f4337b5873c706efb5a192364ed18
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/b3ac54e5c905f86d22b502eacb5686a282c5659f
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/bddaa4dfc7f36e1ee343a0622f69288af2b9ace9
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c512e1c819dfbf6ae95ee7a44b65b9ad98979157
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d47548a36639095939f4747d4c43f2271366f565
Frequently asked
Is CVE-2026-63924 being actively exploited?
CVE-2026-63924 is not in the CISA KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit probability is 0.71%.
How severe is CVE-2026-63924?
CVE-2026-63924 has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated critical. EPSS estimates a 0.71% probability of exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2026-63924?
Apply the vendor's patch or advisory guidance, then verify no affected versions remain across your devices.
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Data from the NVD, CISA KEV catalog and FIRST EPSS. CVSS 3.1 base score shown where available.