CVE-2026-74499: ALSA: usb-audio: fix OOB write in snd_usbmidi_akai_output()
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
ALSA: usb-audio: fix OOB write in sndusbmidiakaioutput()
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.
- Upgrade
Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.
Fixed in 6.6.152.1-1 - Upgrade
Upgrade
Linux kernel (snd-usbmidi_akai)to a version that resolves this vulnerability.Patch ALSA: usb-audio: fix OOB write in snd_usbmidi_akai_output()
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:17 PM
Description
Aug 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-74499?
CVE-2026-74499 has a severity score of 65.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-74499?
To fix CVE-2026-74499, update your Linux kernel to the latest version where the vulnerability is patched.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-74499?
CVE-2026-74499 affects the ALSA USB audio subsystem in the Linux kernel.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2026-74499?
CVE-2026-74499 is an out-of-bounds write vulnerability.
5
What component of the Linux kernel is impacted by CVE-2026-74499?
CVE-2026-74499 impacts the snd_usbmidi_akai_output() function in the USB audio driver.