CVE-2026-64143
platform/x86: uniwill-laptop: Do not enable the charging limit even when forced
Description
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.
INFO
Published Date :
July 19, 2026, 4:17 p.m.
Last Modified :
Aug. 17, 2026, 7:39 p.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 3.1 | MEDIUM | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the Linux kernel.
- Avoid using the 'force' module parameter for charging limits.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2026-64143.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26cbe119f99c86dcb4a0136d2bc73c0c716d80e4 | Patch |
| https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c832a00c9b929b9ad26772833d425f520b2e09cd | Patch |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
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associated with the following CWEs:
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Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Aug. 17, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V3.1 AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H Added CWE NVD-CWE-noinfo Added CPE Configuration OR *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:7.1:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:* *cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 6.19 up to (excluding) 7.0.11 Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26cbe119f99c86dcb4a0136d2bc73c0c716d80e4 Types: Patch Added Reference Type kernel.org: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c832a00c9b929b9ad26772833d425f520b2e09cd Types: Patch -
New CVE Received by 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67
Jul. 19, 2026
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Affected [{'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd050479693bb91da5a0e305ca9dd59f4c0b55dd3', 'lessThan': 'c832a00c9b929b9ad26772833d425f520b2e09cd', 'versionType': 'git'}, {'status': 'affected', 'version': 'd050479693bb91da5a0e305ca9dd59f4c0b55dd3', 'lessThan': '26cbe119f99c86dcb4a0136d2bc73c0c716d80e4', 'versionType': 'git'}], 'programFiles': ['Documentation/admin-guide/laptops/uniwill-laptop.rst', 'drivers/platform/x86/uniwill/uniwill-acpi.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'unaffected'}, {'repo': 'https://git.kernel.org/pub/scm/linux/kernel/git/stable/linux.git', 'vendor': 'Linux', 'product': 'Linux', 'versions': [{'status': 'affected', 'version': '6.19'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '0', 'lessThan': '6.19', 'versionType': 'semver'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.0.11', 'versionType': 'semver', 'lessThanOrEqual': '7.0.*'}, {'status': 'unaffected', 'version': '7.1', 'versionType': 'original_commit_for_fix', 'lessThanOrEqual': '*'}], 'programFiles': ['Documentation/admin-guide/laptops/uniwill-laptop.rst', 'drivers/platform/x86/uniwill/uniwill-acpi.c'], 'defaultStatus': 'affected'}] Added Description 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. Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/26cbe119f99c86dcb4a0136d2bc73c0c716d80e4 Added Reference https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/c832a00c9b929b9ad26772833d425f520b2e09cd