Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability
Linux — Kernel
- Added to KEV catalog
- 9 April 2025
- Federal remediation due date
- 30 April 2025
- Weakness classification (CWE)
- CWE-125
CISA 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.
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/2024122427-CVE-2024-53150-3a7d@gregkh/ ; https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-04-01 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-53150
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