Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability
Linux — Kernel
- Added to KEV catalog
- 5 February 2025
- Federal remediation due date
- 26 February 2025
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-787
CISA Description
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.
Required action
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions 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/2024120232-CVE-2024-53104-d781@gregkh/ ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53104
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