CVE-2026-63874: Linux kernel · net: mctp: usb: fix race between urb completion and rx_retry cancellation
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.8 High.
Data as of 30 Oct 2026, 15:34 UTC
Thin evidence
One scorer or none| CNA (Linux) | CVSS 3.1 | 7.8 |
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 19 Jul 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponized: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 30 Oct 2026.
What to do
AI-suggested
A fix for this vulnerability has been implemented in the Linux kernel by introducing stronger synchronization under a new rx lock to prevent the race condition. Users and administrators should apply the official Linux kernel updates that include this patch to remediate the issue. No alternative mitigations are indicated.
Description
CVE-2026-63874 is a race condition vulnerability in the Linux kernel's MCTP USB driver. It involves a timing issue between the completion of USB Request Blocks (URBs) and the cancellation of retry work during network device stop operations. This flaw could lead to unintended URB re-queuing, potentially causing high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.