CVE-2024-53150
Published: April 9, 2025
Official Description
Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB-audio driver that allows a local, privileged attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
CISA KEV Advisory
Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Linux Kernel contains an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the USB-audio driver that allows a local, privileged attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Risk Analysis
This high-severity out-of-bounds read vulnerability in the Linux Kernel's USB-audio driver allows a local, privileged attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information. The confirmed in-the-wild exploitation and inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog make this an urgent concern, despite a low EPSS score.
This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild and is included in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
Apply all available security updates for the Linux Kernel to patch the USB-audio driver. Restrict privileged access to systems and follow the principle of least privilege.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2024-53150 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CISA has added CVE-2024-53150 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
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Quick Facts
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2024-53150 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
- !CISA KEV: Federal agencies must patch per BOD 22-01 timeline
- !Active exploitation confirmed — treat as P1