CVE-2026-63924

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.

  • Published Jul 19, 2026
  • CVSS 9.8 critical
  • 0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS)
  • A fix is available

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CVE-2026-63924 at the National Vulnerability Database