CVE-2024-53104

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Skip parsing frames of type UVC_VS_UNDEFINED in uvc_parse_format This can lead to out of bounds writes since frames of this type were not taken into account when calculating the size of the frames buffer in uvc_parse_streaming.

CVSS v3.1 Score

7.8

HIGH

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

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

This vulnerability is actively exploited in the wild.

Added: Feb 5, 2025 Remediation due: Feb 26, 2025

Weakness Type (CWE)

CWE-787 Out-of-bounds Write

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
debian	debian_linux	All
linux	linux_kernel	2.6.26 — 4.19.324
linux	linux_kernel	4.20 — 5.4.286
linux	linux_kernel	5.5 — 5.10.230
linux	linux_kernel	5.11 — 5.15.172
linux	linux_kernel	5.16 — 6.1.117
linux	linux_kernel	6.2 — 6.6.61
linux	linux_kernel	6.7 — 6.11.8
linux	linux_kernel	6.12 — 6.12.1

References

Advisories & Patches

Other References

https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-53104

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2024-53104? +

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: media: uvcvideo: Skip parsing frames of type UVC_VS_UNDEFINED in uvc_parse_format This can lead to out of bounds writes since frames of this type were not taken into account when calculating the size of the frames buffer in uvc_parse_streaming. It has a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (HIGH). This vulnerability is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, indicating active exploitation in the wild.

How severe is CVE-2024-53104? +

CVE-2024-53104 has a CVSS v3.1 score of 7.8 out of 10, rated HIGH. This is a high-severity vulnerability that should be prioritized for patching.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53104? +

CVE-2024-53104 affects products from debian, linux, specifically: debian_linux, linux_kernel. Check the affected products table above for specific version ranges.

How do I check if I'm vulnerable to CVE-2024-53104? +

You can use Secably's free Website Scanner to check your website for known vulnerabilities. For infrastructure scanning, use the Port Scanner to identify exposed services that may be affected. Check the vendor advisories linked above for specific patch and version information.

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