CVE-2026-63959 Details
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: tcpm/tcpci_maxim: validate header NDO against RX_BYTE_CNT A broken/malicious port can transmit a CRC-valid frame whose header advertises up to seven data objects but whose body carries fewer than that. Check for this, and rightfully reject the message, instead of reading from uninitialized stack memory.
A vulnerability exists in the Linux kernel's USB Type-C TCPCI Maxim driver, specifically in the handling of data objects transmitted from a port. A malicious or broken port can send a CRC-valid frame that claims to include up to seven data objects, but the actual content is less. This discrepancy can lead to the kernel reading from uninitialized stack memory. The vulnerability has been addressed by adding a validation check to ensure that the number of data objects matches what is advertised in the header, thereby preventing the erroneous reading from memory.
Users can upgrade to the latest version of the Linux kernel where this vulnerability has been fixed. Instructions for downloading the patched version are available on the official Linux kernel website.
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Change History
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| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 20, 2026 | CVE Modified | kernel.org |
| Jul 19, 2026 | New CVE Received | kernel.org |