CVE-2024-53197
CVSS v3
7.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
1.6 %
exploit probability
CISA KEV
Yes
known exploited
Exploitation
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SSVC status
Description
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: usb-audio: Fix potential out-of-bound accesses for Extigy and Mbox devices A bogus device can provide a bNumConfigurations value that exceeds the initial value used in usb_get_configuration for allocating dev->config. This can lead to out-of-bounds accesses later, e.g. in usb_destroy_configuration.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date Added
- 2025-04-09
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-04-30
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-12-27
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2024-53197?
In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: ALSA: usb-audio: Fix potential out-of-bound accesses for Extigy and Mbox devices A bogus device can provide a bNumConfigurations value that exceeds the initial value used in usb_get_configuration for allocating dev->config. This can lead to out-of-bounds accesses later, e.g. in usb_destroy_configuration.
Is CVE-2024-53197 actively exploited?
Yes. CVE-2024-53197 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 2025-04-30.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-53197?
CVE-2024-53197 has a CVSS v3 base score of 7.8 (HIGH severity).
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