Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1 USB ucsi_ccg_sync_control array index

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1. The impacted element is the function ucsi_ccg_sync_control of the component USB. Executing a manipulation can lead to array index. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2024-53203. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.10/6.12.1. This vulnerability affects the function ucsi_ccg_sync_control of the component USB. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a array index vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-129. The product uses untrusted input when calculating or using an array index, but the product does not validate or incorrectly validates the index to ensure the index references a valid position within the array. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: fix potential array underflow in ucsi_ccg_sync_control() The "command" variable can be controlled by the user via debugfs. The worry is that if con_index is zero then "&uc->ucsi->connector[con_index - 1]" would be an array underflow.

The advisory is available at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2024-53203 since 11/19/2024. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/15/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216191 (SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0428-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

Upgrading to version 6.11.11 or 6.12.2 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch ef92cd55289a282910575c5b9d87f646f2d39b38/56971710cd541f2f05160a84b3183477d34a1be9/e56aac6e5a25630645607b6856d4b2a17b2311a5 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (216191), EUVD (EUVD-2024-51875) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3762). If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • Red Hat OpenShift
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Dell PowerProtect Data Domain
  • Open Source Linux Kernel
  • IBM DataPower Gateway
  • Dell Secure Connect Gateway

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.7

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VulDB Temp Score: 7.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Array index
CWE: CWE-129 / CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 216191
Nessus Name: SUSE SLES15 / openSUSE 15 Security Update : kernel (SUSE-SU-2025:0428-1)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Kernel 6.11.11/6.12.2
Patch: ef92cd55289a282910575c5b9d87f646f2d39b38/56971710cd541f2f05160a84b3183477d34a1be9/e56aac6e5a25630645607b6856d4b2a17b2311a5

Timelineinfo

11/19/2024 🔍
12/27/2024 +38 days 🔍
12/27/2024 +0 days 🔍
12/15/2025 +353 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-53203 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-53203
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-289450
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CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3762 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Denial of Service

Entryinfo

Created: 12/27/2024 15:24
Updated: 12/15/2025 01:59
Changes: 12/27/2024 15:24 (58), 02/13/2025 06:59 (2), 04/25/2025 14:16 (12), 06/04/2025 19:55 (1), 07/24/2025 00:26 (7), 10/14/2025 00:32 (1), 12/15/2025 01:59 (1)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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