CVE-2026-63917: Linux kernel · ip6: vti: Use ip6_tnl.net in vti6_changelink().
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 8.8 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 17:16 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 6% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +66
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/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
Weaponised: 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 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
| Fixed in
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied promptly to affected linux-aws kernel versions. The vendor advisory confirms that the issue has been fixed in updated kernel releases. Users should update to linux-aws kernel versions 7.0.0-28.28 or later, or the corresponding patched versions listed in the advisory.
Description
A high-severity vulnerability (CVE-2026-63917) in the Linux kernel's IPv6 Virtual Tunnel Interface (VTI) was resolved. The flaw involved improper handling of network namespaces during tunnel device link changes, which could cause stale entries and potential kernel memory corruption. This vulnerability could be exploited by unprivileged users to escalate privileges and compromise the system. Multiple versions of the linux-aws kernel prior to specific 7.0.0 builds are affected. A patch is available and should be applied to mitigate the issue.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-63917 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0cdce7618464f7fb06f461e8f4ad575cb1d570f4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/11b326fb0a374f4654f9be22d0f0f7abd9f7d3fe (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/225b467e3b631f38be22e4b38062a1fed02fdd21 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d9c5eecdb3c740e65038651db7c686b10d76d1bc (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/ee1778ba0f5cb53be771f97017d01eb356c797bf (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f1e89a943ee574d0f2f16246eb3f2d7330fdeb03 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/f5c68875e25f331e497ddfbe81e2d8163a87f136 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/fc32be9ac2788524c6b24efd681cce7a6e731a92 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-63917 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-63917 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/11b326fb0a374f4654f9be22d0f0f7abd9f7d3fe (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8593-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8603-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8618-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8663-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8664-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8781-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-2 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8728-3 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8903-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8905-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8906-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8904-1 (opens in a new tab)