CVE Watch—

CVE-2024-53197

Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability

CVSS

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No CVSS

EPSS

3.6%

p88

KEV

YES

Apr 9, 2025

Exploit Today

0-100

Published: — · Last modified: —

EPSS · 30d

3.6%EPSS · 30 days3.6%

2026-06-302026-07-17

KEV catalog record

Product

Linux / Kernel

Vulnerability

Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Access Vulnerability

Added to KEV

Apr 9, 2025

Remediate by

Apr 30, 2025

Known ransomware use

Summary 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.

Required 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.

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

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