CVE-2026-74295: Linux kernel · ASoC: codecs: hdac_hdmi: Validate written enum value
Affects Linux kernelSource GCVE Database
Not known to be exploited · CVSS 7.1 High · fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1 : patch Linux kernel soon.
Data as of 26 Oct 2026, 12:55 UTC
- EPSS
- 0.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days – higher than 5% of CVEsExploit Prediction Scoring System: the likelihood attackers will use this flaw soon.
- Patch
- Available – fixed in 5.15.0-1117.124~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1123.132~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1122.131~20.04.1 +42
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:HExploitation evidence
Disclosed: evidence found.
CVE published 15 Aug 2026
Detectable: no evidence on record.
No public nuclei template indexed
Weaponised: no evidence on record.
No public exploit code indexed in Metasploit or Exploit-DB
Exploited in the wildExploited: no evidence on record.
Not in CISA KEV and no source reports exploitation
Observed by OffSeq MirageSeen by Mirage: no evidence on record.
No attack traffic recorded by OffSeq Mirage sensors
A missing step is not evidence of safety. Sources: cve.org (opens in a new tab), the Metasploit, Exploit-DB and nuclei-templates index as of 26 Oct 2026.
What to do
Upgrade to a fixed release listed under Affected software.
Affected software
| Product | Affected | Fixed in |
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinuxpkg:deb/ubuntu/linux?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-awspkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-aws?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azurepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-azure-fdepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-azure-fde?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gcppkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gcp?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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Ubuntu 26.04 LTSlinux-gkepkg:deb/ubuntu/linux-gke?arch=source&distro=resoluteOther threats | Affected
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AI-suggested
A patch is available and should be applied to affected linux-azure kernel versions. The vendor advisory from Ubuntu confirms that this issue has been fixed in updated kernel releases. Users should update to the fixed versions to remediate this vulnerability.
Description
A vulnerability in the Linux kernel's ASoC hdac_hdmi codec driver was resolved. The issue involved improper validation of an enum value used to index an array before the value was confirmed valid, potentially allowing out-of-range reads. This flaw could lead to denial of service or other impacts due to reading past array bounds. The vulnerability affects specific linux-azure kernel versions and has been fixed in updated releases.
References
- nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-74295 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/0b08baeccdcf52fad328ad645f5b4fbee04eea34 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/216336418c007c4b44c650acf2fd3d2de5bb81e8 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/7f02e9064b6f84e7f93c72f134306271eb4f7de4 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/8cbf24714d6b3f553fc959632c9781176a73a9a7 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/9131e4b023e0db5764680034bdc94aeae0b0f33d (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/bc464a6a9e352daa17b1636c090cf3185710b9a0 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/stable/c/d8961b5c7889b6ecc00f1409d36826df1665df27 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-74295 (opens in a new tab)
- cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-74295 (opens in a new tab)
- git.kernel.org/linus/0b08baeccdcf52fad328ad645f5b4fbee04eea34 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8876-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8878-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8879-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8877-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8875-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8889-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8887-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8886-1 (opens in a new tab)
- ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-8888-2 (opens in a new tab)