CVE-2026-74549: hwmon: (nct6775-core) Prevent access to unsupported weight registers
Published Aug 15, 2026
·Updated
hwmon: (nct6775-core) Prevent access to unsupported weight registers
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
The Linux Kernel Organization 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
Event History
Aug 15, 2026
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:27 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:27 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:18 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Aug 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·10:04 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2026-74549?
CVE-2026-74549 has a risk rating of 34, indicating a low to moderate severity.
2
How do I fix CVE-2026-74549?
To fix CVE-2026-74549, update to the latest version of the Linux kernel that includes the security patch.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2026-74549?
CVE-2026-74549 affects systems running the Linux kernel with the nct6775-core driver.
4
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2026-74549?
If exploited, CVE-2026-74549 could allow unauthorized access to unsupported weight registers, potentially affecting system stability.
5
When was CVE-2026-74549 published?
CVE-2026-74549 was published on August 15, 2026.