Exploited
high
7.8
CWE
787 79 94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2024-53104: Linux Kernel Out-of-Bounds Write Vulnerability

First published: Mon Dec 02 2024(Updated: )

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.

Credit: 416baaa9-dc9f-4396-8d5f-8c081fb06d67

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Kernel-devel
Linux Kernel>=2.6.26<4.19.324
Linux Kernel>=4.20<5.4.286
Linux Kernel>=5.5<5.10.230
Linux Kernel>=5.11<5.15.172
Linux Kernel>=5.16<6.1.117
Linux Kernel>=6.2<6.6.61
Linux Kernel>=6.7<6.11.8
Linux Kernel>=6.12<6.12.1
Linux Kernel
debian/linux<=5.10.223-1
5.10.234-1
6.1.129-1
6.1.128-1
6.12.20-1
6.12.21-1
debian/linux-6.1
6.1.129-1~deb11u1

Remedy

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

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1ee9d9122801eb688783acd07791f2906b87cb4f

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/467d84dc78c9abf6b217ada22b3fdba336262e29

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/575a562f7a3ec2d54ff77ab6810e3fbceef2a91d

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/622ad10aae5f5e03b7927ea95f7f32812f692bb5

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/684022f81f128338fe3587ec967459669a1204ae

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/95edf13a48e75dc2cc5b0bc57bf90d6948a22fe8

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/beced2cb09b58c1243733f374c560a55382003d6

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/ecf2b43018da9579842c774b7f35dbe11b5c38dd

Remedy

https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/faff5bbb2762c44ec7426037b3000e77a11d6773

Remedy

Block autoloading the uvcvideo module by adding the following line to /etc/modprobe.d/blacklist.conf: blacklist uvcvideo This may disable webcam or prevent it from functioning correctly.

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Read MoreStart Free Trial

Reference Links

Peer vulnerabilities

(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2024-53104?

    CVE-2024-53104 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for out of bounds writes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2024-53104?

    To fix CVE-2024-53104, you should update your Linux kernel to the patched version that addresses this vulnerability.

  • Which versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2024-53104?

    CVE-2024-53104 affects multiple versions of the Linux kernel before the releases that contain the patch.

  • What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-53104?

    The potential impacts of CVE-2024-53104 include system instability and unauthorized access due to out of bounds memory writes.

  • Is CVE-2024-53104 publicly known?

    Yes, CVE-2024-53104 is a publicly disclosed vulnerability affecting the Linux kernel.

Company

Resources

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2025 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203