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Go to dashboardCreative's Sound Blaster Katana speakers do not properly verify firmware images before accepting them. An attacker can alter a genuine firmware image and upload it to the device, which means persistent control of the speaker.
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First seen by InfraStack 2026-10-23 21:57 UTC. All times on this page are UTC.
| Product | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sound Blaster Katana V2/V2X | hardware | < 1.30.260813.1100 | 1.30.260813.1100 |
| Sound Blaster Katana SE | hardware | < 1.30.260813.1110 | 1.30.260813.1110 |
Compare the installed firmware version in the Creative app or device settings against the fixed versions listed for your model.
Update Sound Blaster Katana V2/V2X to 1.30.260813.1100 or later, and Katana SE to 1.30.260813.1110 or later.
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A firmware verification vulnerability in Creative Sound Blaster Katana could allow an attacker to modify a legitimate firmware image and upload the modified firmware to an affected device.
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