CVE-2026-63864: bpf: Propagate error from visit_tailcall_insn

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

bpf: Propagate error from visittailcallinsn

Commit e40f5a6bf88a ("bpf: correct stack liveness for tail calls") added visittailcallinsn() but did not check its return value.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Linux Linux kernel

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:04 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:04 PM
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Data Sourced
via NVD·03:16 PM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63864?

CVE-2026-63864 has a severity rating of 8.4, classified as high.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-63864?

To fix CVE-2026-63864, ensure that you update the Linux kernel to the latest version that includes the patch addressing this vulnerability.

3

What vulnerability does CVE-2026-63864 address?

CVE-2026-63864 addresses a failure to check the return value in the visit_tailcall_insn function in the Linux kernel's BPF implementation.

4

What systems are affected by CVE-2026-63864?

CVE-2026-63864 affects systems running vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel.

5

Is CVE-2026-63864 a critical vulnerability?

CVE-2026-63864 is considered critical due to its potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

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