How severe is CVE-2024-53149?

CVE-2024-53149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-53149 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-53149?

CVE-2024-53149 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-53149?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2024-53149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-53149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51821.

When was CVE-2024-53149 published?

CVE-2024-53149 was published on 2024-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-53149

CVE-2024-53149 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux Kernel with a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-193.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 4.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (22nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-51821
Weakness: CWE-193
Affected product: Linux Linux Kernel
Published: 2024-12-24
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: glink: fix off-by-one in connector_status UCSI connector's indices start from 1 up to 3, PMIC_GLINK_MAX_PORTS. Correct the condition in the pmic_glink_ucsi_connector_status() callback, fixing Type-C orientation reporting for the third USB-C connector.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-53149?: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: usb: typec: ucsi: glink: fix off-by-one in connector_status UCSI connector's indices start from 1 up to 3, PMIC_GLINK_MAX_PORTS. Correct the condition in the pmic_glink_ucsi_connector_status() callback, fixing Type-C orientation reporting for the third USB-C connector.
How severe is CVE-2024-53149?: CVE-2024-53149 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 4.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over physical access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-53149 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (22nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-53149?: CVE-2024-53149 affects Linux Linux Kernel. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-53149?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-53149 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-53149 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-51821.
When was CVE-2024-53149 published?: CVE-2024-53149 was published on 2024-12-24 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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