What is CVE-2026-64143?

CVE-2026-64143 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, affecting Linux kernel versions from 6.19 onward and patched in 7.0.11 and 7.1. CVE-2026-64143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-64143?

CVE-2026-64143 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-64143?

Yes, CVE-2026-64143 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.0.11 and 7.1. If you are running Linux kernel 6.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.

Is CVE-2026-64143 actively exploited?

CVE-2026-64143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2026-64143

Medium

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: platform/x86: uniwill-laptop: Do not enable the charging limit even when forced It seems that on some older models (~2020) the battery charging limit can permanently damage the battery. Prevent users from enabling this feature thru the "force" module parameter to avoid causing permanent hardware damage on such devices.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2026-07-19

Last modified 2026-08-17

CVSS version 3.1

Patch available

Yes

CVSS 3.1 score

5.5

out of 10

Medium

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Vector string

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Affected versions

Linux kernel versions 6.19 and later are affected. Fixed in 7.0.11, 7.1 and their respective stable series.

Affected from

≥ 6.19

Fixed in

✓ 7.0.11 7.0.x ✓ 7.1

References

2 total

Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26cbe119f99c86dcb4a0136d2bc73c0c716d80e4

Patch
Kernel Git
https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c832a00c9b929b9ad26772833d425f520b2e09cd

Patch

Details

CVE ID CVE-2026-64143

Severity Medium

CVSS score 5.5 / 10

CVSS version 3.1

Published 2026-07-19

Modified 2026-08-17

KEV No

Patch

Yes

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-64143?

CVE-2026-64143 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10 . It affects Linux kernel versions from 6.19 onward and has been patched in 7.0.11 and 7.1. CVE-2026-64143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2026-64143?

CVE-2026-64143 has a CVSS score of 5.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.1). The vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2026-64143?

Yes. CVE-2026-64143 has been patched. Fixed versions include 7.0.11 and 7.1. If you are running Linux kernel 6.19 or later up to the fix versions, apply the relevant patch for your kernel branch.
Is CVE-2026-64143 actively exploited?

No. CVE-2026-64143 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.