CVE-2026-63824: KEYS: fix overflow in keyctl_pkey_params_get_2()

criticalCVSS 9.8CVE-2026-63824

CSIRTS triage

vendor: KVM product: KVMOther

What: The vulnerability fixes an overflow in the keyctl_pkey_params_get_2() function.
Who is affected: Deployments of KVM that utilize key management functionalities.
Urgency: Remediation is necessary to prevent potential security vulnerabilities related to key management.
Action: Update to the latest version of KVM.

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Details

Source: Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity: critical — CVSS 9.8
Published: 2026-07-14
Exploitation: Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63824

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-2026-638240.13% 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-2026-63824	coverage & exploitation status	NVD · CVE.org

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