CVE-2026-63915: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: hci: fix out-of-bounds read in HCP h

Q: How do I fix CVE-2026-63915?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2026-63915 being exploited?

CVE-2026-63915 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2026-63915 affect?

CVE-2026-63915 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: hci: fix out-of-bounds read in HCP header parsing Both nfc_hci_recv_from_llc() and nci_hci_data_received_cb() read packet->header from skb->data at function entry wi

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HIGH 8.8WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2026-63915 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 8.8) affecting linux kernel. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: hci: fix out-of-bounds read in HCP header parsing Both nfc_hci_recv_from_llc() and nci_hci_data_received_cb() read packet->header from skb->data at function entry without first checking that the buffer holds at least one byte. A malicious NFC peer can send a 0-byte HCP frame that passes through the SHDLC layer and reaches these functions, causing an out-of-bounds heap read

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	8.8 (High)
Attack vector	Adjacent network
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 71%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2026-07-19
Last modified	2026-10-30

Publisher (CNA): kernel.org · Vendor: linux

Last updated 2026-10-30 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2026-07-19 16:17 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-10-30 17:44 UTCUpdated Record last modified

linux linux kernel UPGRADE

Affected: >= 3.5 and < 5.10.259 · >= 5.11 and < 5.15.210 · >= 5.16 and < 6.1.176 · >= 6.2 and < 6.6.143 · >= 6.7 and < 6.12.93 · >= 6.13 and < 6.18.35 · >= 6.19 and < 7.0.12 · 7.1 rc1

Fixed in: 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2026-63915?

linux kernel: upgrade to 5.10.259, 5.15.210, 6.1.176, 6.6.143, 6.12.93, 6.18.35, 7.0.12. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2026-63915 being exploited?

CVE-2026-63915 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2026-63915 affect?

CVE-2026-63915 affects linux kernel. Severity is high (CVSS 8.8). In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: nfc: hci: fix out-of-bounds read in HCP header parsing Both nfc_hci_recv_from_llc() and nci_hci_data_received_cb() read packet->header from skb->data at function entry wi

How urgent is CVE-2026-63915?

Priority 43/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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