CVE-2024-53197—Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability

Description

Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds access vulnerability in the USB-audio driver that allows an attacker with physical access to the system to use a malicious USB device to potentially manipulate system memory, escalate privileges, or execute arbitrary code.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

Action

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Additional Notes

• This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024122725-CVE-2024-53197-6aef@gregkh/
• https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-04-01
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53197

Related Weaknesses

• CWE-787