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Two extremely serious vulnerabilities in the USB kernel that have already been exploited in the wild are among the 62 vulnerabilities that Google recently released updates to fix. Attackers may be able to remotely escalate privileges on your device and obtain sensitive data without authorization thanks to these flaws. CVE-2024-53150 and CVE-2024-53197 are the two most critical vulnerabilities that could put your system at risk for remote privilege escalation without user involvement and information leakage.
We will be going deeper into the meaning of these vulnerabilities, their mechanisms, and the importance of updating your devices as soon as possible. Google’s April 2025 monthly security bulletin emphasizes the urgency of these updates. Watch as we analyze everything!
CVE-2024-53150 (Out-of-Bounds Flaw in USB Kernel)
What is this vulnerability?
Imagine plugging in a USB drive while using a computer. An attacker may use this vulnerability to get access to files or data on your computer that they should not have if they have already hacked a legitimate USB device or made a malicious one. Information theft, such as the theft of private documents or private information, may result from this. data leaks, which reveal confidential or classified information without the user’s knowledge.
The most worrisome aspect of this situation is that the attacker only needs to connect a malicious USB device to your computer in order to take advantage of this vulnerability.
When a program accesses memory (data) beyond the boundaries of an assigned region, such as by attempting to read or write to a section of memory that it is not authorized to access, this is known as an out-of-bounds bug. Unexpected behavior, such as crashes or more dangerously the disclosure of private data, may result from this.
In this instance, the kernel’s USB sub-component is flawed. The kernel is the primary part of the operating system that controls how software interacts with hardware and directly handles hardware, including your CPU, memory, and devices. Communication between the computer and USB devices, such as flash drives, keyboards, and mouse, is managed by the USB sub-component.
How is this dangerous?
When a device, such as a USB flash drive or keyboard, is connected to your computer, the kernel is in charge of controlling the connection and communication. An attacker may be able to access memory places that the system should not be able to access if they are able to exploit this vulnerability. This could expose sensitive data, including files, passwords, and other private information that is stored on your system.
CVE-2024-53197 (Privilege Escalation in USB Kernel)
What is privilege escalation?
When an ordinary user who lacks high-level access on a system is able to acquire higher-level permissions (like an admin or root), this is known as privilege escalation. In this instance, a weakness in the kernel’s USB subsystem enables an attacker to
How does this vulnerability work?
The vulnerability enables an attacker to bypass security measures and carry out operations that are restricted to users with elevated privileges, such as root or administrator users. It may be possible for the attacker to increase their privileges without first requiring administrator access. Because of this vulnerability, an attacker with restricted access to your system like a regular user could take complete control.
Once they have root or administrative access, they can do nearly anything: Installing malicious software with administrator privileges could lead to data theft, damage, or activity monitoring.Modify the system’s configuration, turn off security features, or block your access to personal files.
assume complete control of the device, maybe with the intention of exploiting it maliciously to launch attacks on other systems or collect data without your permission.
Thanks for reading, HackingBlogs family! Keep yourself safe and informed at all times. To protect yourself against these serious vulnerabilities, make sure your devices are updated. Remember that HackingBlogs is the only place to find the most up-to-date information on cybersecurity, including comprehensive analysis and the most recent updates. See you in the next post, and keep hacking !
