SB2025050212 - IBM Watson Speech Services Cartridge update for Linux kernel
Published: May 2, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2025050212
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Out-of-bounds write (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53197)
The vulnerability allows a local user to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to an out-of-bounds write error within the snd_usb_create_quirk(), snd_usb_extigy_boot_quirk(), mbox2_setup_48_24_magic() and snd_usb_mbox2_boot_quirk() functions in sound/usb/quirks.c. A local user can trigger an out-of-bounds write and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Note, the vulnerability is being actively exploited against Android devices.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.