Vulnerability 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 Score
CRITICAL
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
FAQ
What is CVE-2026-63924?
CVE-2026-63924 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). 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. ...
How severe is CVE-2026-63924?
CVE-2026-63924 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2026-63924?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.