Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

HIGH

7.8 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

13.94 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

94.3 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 94.3% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Feb 05, 2025

Remediation Due

Feb 26, 2025

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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.

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

External Intelligence

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/

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

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