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CVE-2026-63958: Linux kernel · usb: typec: ucsi: validate connector number in ucsi_connector_change()

Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database

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Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.0 High · fixed in 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.

Data as of 28 Oct 2026, 12:15 UTC

CVSS 4.0 base score
7.0High
How severe the flaw is on the 0–10 CVSS scale.
Patch
Available – fixed in 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1070.78~22.04.1, 6.8.0-1068.75~22.04.1 +37
CVSS:4.0/AV:P/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N

Exploitation evidence

  1. Disclosed: evidence found.

    CVE published 20 Jul 2026

  2. Detectable: no evidence on record.

    No public nuclei template indexed

  3. Weaponised: no evidence on record.

    No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB

  4. Exploited in the wild: no evidence on record.

    Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation

  5. Observed by OffSeq 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

ProductAffectedFixed in
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-28.28
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-28.28
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1009.9
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1009.9
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1010.10
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1010.10
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1009.9
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1009.9
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1008.8
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1008.8
Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threatsAffected
  • <7.0.0-1003.4
Fixed in
  • 7.0.0-1003.4

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AI-suggested

A patch addressing this vulnerability is available and has been released in Linux kernel versions 6.8.0-1066.69~22.04.1 and later. Users and administrators should apply these updates promptly to mitigate the risk. After updating the kernel, a system reboot is required to apply the fix. No additional mitigation steps are indicated by the vendor advisory.

Description

A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB Type-C Connector System Software Interface (UCSI) driver allows improper validation of connector numbers in the ucsi_connector_change() function. This flaw permits a buggy or malicious Platform Policy Manager (PPM) to index beyond the bounds of the connector array, potentially causing memory corruption. The issue affects multiple Linux kernel versions and has been addressed in fixed releases. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 7.0. Patches are available and should be applied to mitigate the risk.

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