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CVE-2026-63961: usb: typec: altmodes/displayport: validate count before reading Status Update VDO

highCVSS 7.1CVE-2026-63961

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vendor: Linuxproduct: USB Type-COther
What
The vulnerability involves validating count before reading Status Update VDO, which can lead to information disclosure.
Who is affected
Deployments using the USB Type-C subsystem in the Linux kernel.
Urgency
Remediation is urgent due to a CVSS score of 7.1, indicating a significant risk.
Action
Apply the kernel update that fixes CVE-2026-63961.

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Details

Source
Microsoft Security Response Center (INTL · vendor-psirt · site)
Severity
high — CVSS 7.1
Published
2026-07-14
Exploitation
Not in CISA KEV at last sync

Original advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-63961

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.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2026-63961coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

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