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CVE-2026-63969

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ipv6: fix possible infinite loop in rt6_fill_node() Sashiko reported this issue [1].

Published Jul 19, 2026EPSS 0.21%

Overview

CVE-2026-63969 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

Technical description

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

ipv6: fix possible infinite loop in rt6_fill_node()

Sashiko reported this issue [1]. Apply the same fix as

commit f8d8ce1b515a ("ipv6: fix possible infinite loop in fib6_info_uses_dev()").

Writers holding tb6_lock can list_del_rcu(&rt->fib6_siblings)

without waiting for RCU readers; rt->fib6_siblings.next then still

points into the old ring and this softirq-side walker never reaches

&rt->fib6_siblings, causing a CPU stall. fib6_del_route() always

WRITE_ONCE()s rt->fib6_nsiblings to 0 before list_del_rcu(), so an

inside-loop check is a reliable detach signal.

[1] https://sashiko.dev/#/patchset/20260526020227.4857-1-jiayuan.chen%40linux.dev

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63969?

CVE-2026-63969 is a known-severity vulnerability. It was published on July 19, 2026.

How severe is CVE-2026-63969?

CVSS score information is not yet available for this vulnerability. Check back as the CVE record is updated by NVD analysts.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2026-63969?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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