TITLE: Realtek High-Definition (HD) Audio Driver
VERSION: 25.10016.12912.38 REV: IQ PASS: A52
DESCRIPTION:
This package provides the Realtek High-Definition Audio Driver. Audio drivers
allow the operating system to communicate with audio devices, such as speakers,
microphones, and headphones.
PURPOSE: Routine
SOFTPAQ NUMBER: sp174864
SOFTPAQ FILE NAME: sp174864.exe
SOFTPAQ MD5: C57C22F010D7B8B5FDCF4F72AECC012B
SUPERSEDES: sp174339
EFFECTIVE DATE: October 23, 2026
CATEGORY: Driver-Audio
SSM SUPPORTED: Yes

PRODUCT TYPE(S):
Notebooks
HARDWARE PRODUCT MODEL(S):
HP ZBook X G1i 16 inch Mobile Workstation PC
HP ProBook 4 G1i 14 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 16 inch Notebook AI PC
HP ProBook 4 G1i 16 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 14 inch Notebook AI PC
HP EliteBook 6 G1i 13 inch Notebook AI PC

OPERATING SYSTEM(S):
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)
Fortemedia AudioProcessingObject Driver Update (12.1.6003.6128)

ENHANCEMENTS:
- Addresses security vulnerabilities CVE-2026-87066, CVE-2026-108367 and
CVE-2026-115940.

- Includes the following drivers:
Fortemedia Audio Effects Component Driver, version 12.1.6003.6128
Intel Smart Sound Technology, version 20.40.12912.4
Realtek Audio Driver, version 6.0.10016.1

CVE NUMBERS:
CVE-2026-87066
CVE-2026-108367
CVE-2026-115940

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.

3. After the driver installation is complete, please restart the system.

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