TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 24.10016.2912.40 REV: Q PASS: 52
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver. Audio
drivers allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as
speakers, microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174854
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174854.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: 7337B411F3EC5303CF234E374426EDF3
SUPERSEDES: sp174176
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 14, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP EliteBook 630 13.3 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 440 14 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 640 14 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP EliteBook 660 16 inch G11 Notebook PC
HP ProBook 460 16 inch G11 Notebook PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
Microsoft Windows 11 version 22H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 23H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 24H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 25H2 (64-bit)
Microsoft Windows 11 version 26H2 (64-bit)

LANGUAGE(S): Global

WINDOWS UPDATE DRIVER-BIOS NAME LIST:
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. MEDIA Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)
Realtek Semiconductor Corp. Extension Driver Update (6.0.10016.1)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2026-42531, CVE-2026-44683,
CVE-2026-49038, CVE-2026-50002, CVE-2026-50036, CVE-2026-50050, CVE-2026-50247,
CVE-2026-50250, CVE-2026-52861, CVE-2026-53619, CVE-2026-54476, CVE-2026-56439,
CVE-2026-57883, CVE-2026-57887, CVE-2026-57900, CVE-2026-58514, CVE-2026-59761,
CVE-2026-59767, CVE-2026-59768, CVE-2026-59770, CVE-2026-59773, CVE-2026-59778,
CVE-2026-60012, CVE-2026-60013, CVE-2026-60015, CVE-2026-60017, CVE-2026-60056,
CVE-2026-60058, CVE-2026-60061, CVE-2026-60070, CVE-2026-60072, CVE-2026-60131,
CVE-2026-60136, CVE-2026-61375, CVE-2026-61386, CVE-2026-61388, CVE-2026-61479,
CVE-2026-61482, CVE-2026-61882, CVE-2026-71186, CVE-2026-73132, CVE-2026-73803,
CVE-2026-73815, CVE-2026-73816, CVE-2026-74839, CVE-2026-75545, CVE-2026-75546,
CVE-2026-87066, CVE-2026-108367, and CVE-2026-115940.

- Includes the following drivers:
Cirrus Logic Awesome Speaker Amps Driver, version 17.54.59.438
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6128
Intel Smart Sound Technology BUS Driver, version 20.40.12912.4
Intel Smart Sound Technology OED Driver, version 20.40.12912.4
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1

CVE NUMBERS:
CVE-2026-87066
CVE-2026-108367
CVE-2026-115940
CVE-2026-42531
CVE-2026-44683
CVE-2026-49038
CVE-2026-50002
CVE-2026-50036
CVE-2026-50050
CVE-2026-50247
CVE-2026-50250
CVE-2026-52861
CVE-2026-53619
CVE-2026-54476
CVE-2026-56439
CVE-2026-57883
CVE-2026-57887
CVE-2026-57900
CVE-2026-58514
CVE-2026-59761
CVE-2026-59767
CVE-2026-59768
CVE-2026-59770
CVE-2026-59773
CVE-2026-59778
CVE-2026-60012
CVE-2026-60013
CVE-2026-60015
CVE-2026-60017
CVE-2026-60056
CVE-2026-60058
CVE-2026-60061
CVE-2026-60070
CVE-2026-60072
CVE-2026-60131
CVE-2026-60136
CVE-2026-61375
CVE-2026-61386
CVE-2026-61388
CVE-2026-61479
CVE-2026-61482
CVE-2026-61882
CVE-2026-71186
CVE-2026-73132
CVE-2026-73803
CVE-2026-73815
CVE-2026-73816
CVE-2026-74839
CVE-2026-75545
CVE-2026-75546

PREREQUISITES: NONE
HOW TO USE:
1. Download the file by clicking the Download or Obtain Software button and
saving the file to a folder on your hard drive (make a note of the folder where
the downloaded file is saved).

2. Double-click the downloaded file and follow the on-screen instructions.

Copyright (c) 2026 HP Development Company, L.P.