Advisory [CVE-2026-64143] Do not enable the charging limit even when forced
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Summary
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. This vulnerability allows a local user to potentially cause permanent damage to the battery on certain older Uniwill laptop models.
The issue arises when the battery charging limit feature is enabled through a 'force' module parameter, as some devices do not properly implement this interface. Preventing the use of this feature, even when forced, avoids irreversible hardware damage.
Red Hat severity: not rated. Weakness: CWE-920.
Red Hat lists Red Hat Enterprise Linux 10; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8; Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 as not affected.
Affected versions
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Fixed versions
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Mitigation
The source record does not include mitigation steps. That is not a statement that no fix exists — read the vendor advisory below for the authoritative guidance.
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