Vulnerability in Linux

CVE-2026-63802

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: blk-cgroup: fix UAF in __blkcg_rstat_flush() When multiple blkgs in the same blkcg are released concurrently, a use-after-free can occur. The race happens when one blkg'…

EPSS: 0.002 (6.4th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

  • Linux — versions 20cb1c2fb7568a6054c55defe044311397e01ddb, 0f6090d90f627d8c58f939067d6c6821ce1b3c68, 6.3.9

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-63802?
CVE-2026-63802 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2026-07-19.
How severe is CVE-2026-63802?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.