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CVE-2024-53104: Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

criticalknown exploitedCVE-2024-53104
Actively exploited. At least one CVE in this advisory is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog — exploitation has been observed in the wild. Treat remediation as urgent.
Linux kernel contains an out-of-bounds write vulnerability in the uvc_parse_streaming component of the USB Video Class (UVC) driver that could allow for physical escalation of privilege.

CSIRTS triage

vendor: Linuxproduct: KernelPrivilege escalation
What
The vulnerability allows for physical escalation of privilege through an out-of-bounds write.
Who is affected
Users of the Linux kernel with the affected USB Video Class driver.
Urgency
Urgent remediation is required as the vulnerability is actively exploited and critical in severity.
Action
Update the Linux kernel to the latest version.

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Details

Source
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (US · database · site)
Severity
critical
Published
2025-02-05
Exploitation
Observed in the wild (CISA KEV)

Original advisory: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53104

Exploitation outlook

EPSS (FIRST.org) estimates each CVE’s probability of exploitation in the next 30 days — here is the CSIRTS.com read on those numbers.

Referenced CVEs

CVECSIRTS overviewExternal
CVE-2024-53104coverage & exploitation statusNVD · CVE.org

Recent advisories for Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds

A cluster of recent advisories against the same product widens the attack surface — attackers routinely chain freshly published CVEs on one product, so review these together.

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