Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability (CVE-2024-53197)
Severity: high · Patch status: patched · Since 2025-04-09 · CVE-2024-53197
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. CISA added CVE-2024-53197 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog on Apr 9, 2025, which means attackers are exploiting it in the wild.
What to do
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
- US federal agencies must remediate by Apr 30, 2025 (BOD 22-01); treat that as the outer limit.
Sources
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