CVE-2024-53150 – This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB au... (How to Fix)

Q: What is the severity of CVE-2024-53150?

CVE-2024-53150 has a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB audio driver allows out-of-bounds memory reads when processing malicious USB audio device descriptors. Attackers could crash the kernel or potentially leak sensitive kernel memory by connecting a specially crafted USB audio device. All Linux systems using the affected USB audio driver are vulnerable.

📋 TL;DR

This vulnerability in the Linux kernel's USB audio driver allows out-of-bounds memory reads when processing malicious USB audio device descriptors. Attackers could crash the kernel or potentially leak sensitive kernel memory by connecting a specially crafted USB audio device. All Linux systems using the affected USB audio driver are vulnerable.

💻 Affected Systems

Products:

Linux kernel

Versions: Versions before the fix commits (specific versions vary by distribution)

Operating Systems: Linux

Default Config Vulnerable: ⚠️ Yes

Notes: Only affects systems with USB audio support enabled in kernel

📦 What is this software?

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Linux Kernel by Linux

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, serving as the critical interface between computer hardware and software processes. As the heart of millions of servers, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, Android devices, and IoT deployments worldwide, the Linux Kernel mana...

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Linux Kernel by Linux

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, serving as the critical interface between computer hardware and software processes. As the heart of millions of servers, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, Android devices, and IoT deployments worldwide, the Linux Kernel mana...

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Linux Kernel by Linux

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, serving as the critical interface between computer hardware and software processes. As the heart of millions of servers, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, Android devices, and IoT deployments worldwide, the Linux Kernel mana...

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Linux Kernel by Linux

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, serving as the critical interface between computer hardware and software processes. As the heart of millions of servers, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, Android devices, and IoT deployments worldwide, the Linux Kernel mana...

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Linux Kernel by Linux

The Linux Kernel is the core component of the Linux operating system, serving as the critical interface between computer hardware and software processes. As the heart of millions of servers, cloud infrastructure, embedded systems, Android devices, and IoT deployments worldwide, the Linux Kernel mana...

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⚠️ Risk & Real-World Impact

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Worst Case

Kernel panic leading to system crash, or kernel memory disclosure enabling further exploitation

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Likely Case

System crash or instability when connecting malicious USB audio devices

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If Mitigated

No impact if USB audio functionality is disabled or proper input validation is in place

🌐 Internet-Facing: LOW - Requires physical USB device connection

🏢 Internal Only: MEDIUM - Malicious USB devices could be connected internally

🎯 Exploit Status

Public PoC: ✅ No

Weaponized: UNKNOWN

Unauthenticated Exploit: ⚠️ Yes

Complexity: MEDIUM

Requires physical access or ability to connect malicious USB device

🛠️ Fix & Mitigation

✅ Official Fix

Patch Version: Kernel versions containing the fix commits (096bb5b43edf, 45a92cbc88e4, 74cb86e1006c, a3dd4d63eeb4, a632bdcb359f)

Vendor Advisory: https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/096bb5b43edf755bc4477e64004fa3a20539ec2f

Restart Required: Yes

Instructions:

1. Update Linux kernel to patched version from your distribution. 2. Reboot system to load new kernel.

🔧 Temporary Workarounds

Disable USB audio module

linux

Prevent loading of vulnerable USB audio driver

echo 'blacklist snd-usb-audio' >> /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf
rmmod snd-usb-audio

🧯 If You Can't Patch

Restrict physical USB port access to trusted devices only
Disable USB audio functionality in kernel configuration

🔍 How to Verify

Check if Vulnerable:

Check kernel version and if snd-usb-audio module is loaded: lsmod | grep snd-usb-audio

Check Version:

uname -r

Verify Fix Applied:

Verify kernel version includes fix commits and USB audio works normally with legitimate devices

📡 Detection & Monitoring

Log Indicators:

Kernel oops messages
System crashes when USB audio devices connected

Network Indicators:

None - local exploit only

SIEM Query:

Search for kernel panic logs or USB device connection errors

📊 Metadata

CVE ID: CVE-2024-53150

CVSS v3 Score: 7.1 (HIGH)

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

CWE: CWE-125

Published: December 24, 2024

Last Updated: November 4, 2025

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