CVE-2026-63805: crypto: nx - fix nx_crypto_ctx_exit argument
CSIRTS triage
- What
- An issue has been identified related to the nx_crypto_ctx_exit argument.
- Who is affected
- Users of the crypto library may be affected by this issue.
- Urgency
- Remediation is advised as the severity is currently unknown.
- Action
- Apply the latest updates for the crypto library to address this issue.
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Details
Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63805
Exploitation outlook
EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.
- Low exploitation riskCVE-2026-638050.13% 30-day exploitation probability — currently an unlikely target, but scores change as exploit code circulates. Riskier than 3% of all scored CVEs.
Referenced CVEs
| CVE | CSIRTS overview | External |
|---|---|---|
| CVE-2026-63805 | coverage & exploitation status | NVD · CVE.org |
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