CVE-2026-63992: tunnels: do not assume transport header in iptunnel_pmtud_check_icmp()

Published Jul 19, 2026
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Updated

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

Affected Software

14 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
debian/linux
6.1.176-16.1.187-16.12.107-16.12.111-17.2.8-17.2.9-1
Linux Linux kernel>=5.9<5.10.259
Linux Linux kernel>=5.11<5.15.210
Linux Linux kernel>=5.16<6.1.176
Linux Linux kernel>=6.2<6.6.143
Linux Linux kernel>=6.7<6.12.93
Linux Linux kernel>=6.13<6.18.35
Linux Linux kernel>=6.19<7.0.12
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=7.1-rc5

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/linux to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.1.176-1Fixed in 6.1.187-1Fixed in 6.12.107-1Fixed in 6.12.111-1Fixed in 7.2.8-1Fixed in 7.2.9-1
  2. Compensating control

    Update iptunnel_pmtud_check_icmp() so it accesses the ICMP header based on the IPv4 network header rather than assuming skb->transport_header is set, and first ensure icmp->type is present in the skb linear part.

Event History

Jul 19, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:56 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:56 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·04:17 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-63992?

CVE-2026-63992 has a critical severity rating of 9.1.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-63992?

To fix CVE-2026-63992, update your Linux kernel to the latest patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-63992?

CVE-2026-63992 is an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the iptunnel_pmtud_check_icmp() function in the Linux kernel.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2026-63992?

CVE-2026-63992 could lead to kernel crashes or other unintended behavior due to out-of-bounds memory access.

5

Which software is affected by CVE-2026-63992?

CVE-2026-63992 affects the Linux kernel.

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