CVE-2026-74461: i2c: imx: Cancel hrtimer before clearing slave pointer

Published Aug 15, 2026
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Updated

i2c: imx: Cancel hrtimer before clearing slave pointer

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Linux Linux kernel
Microsoft azl3 kernel 6.6.150.1-1<6.6.152.1-1
6.6.152.1-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 6.6.152.1-1

Event History

Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:04 PM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2026-74461?

The severity of CVE-2026-74461 is rated at 38.

2

How do I fix CVE-2026-74461?

To fix CVE-2026-74461, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel where the vulnerability has been resolved.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2026-74461?

CVE-2026-74461 affects the I2C subsystem specifically related to the imx device drivers in the Linux kernel.

4

What types of vulnerabilities are present in CVE-2026-74461?

CVE-2026-74461 involves Use After Free and Null Pointer Dereference vulnerabilities.

5

When was CVE-2026-74461 published?

CVE-2026-74461 was published on August 15, 2026.

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