Security · 3h ago
USB Soundbar Flaw Lets Attackers Execute Code via Bluetooth
A vulnerability in Creative's Sound Blaster Katana V2X soundbar allows attackers within Bluetooth range to execute arbitrary code on a connected PC without user interaction. Researcher Rasmus Moorats discovered the flaw, which exploits the USB trust model to bypass OS security. The device costs $283 and is widely used in home offices and studios.
Meridian48 take
This highlights a structural blind spot: USB peripherals with radios are trusted implicitly, turning convenience into a gaping security hole.
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