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How a USB-connected speaker can infect a PC without ever being touched

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Ars Technica

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Jun 5, 2026

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A researcher discovered a vulnerability in the Sound Blaster Katana V2X speaker that allows a Bluetooth device to connect to a PC via USB without authentication or pairing. The Creative Transport Protocol (CTP) used by the speaker enables commands like changing LED colors and equalizer settings, as well as uploading new firmware without security measures. This flaw could potentially lead to remote code execution on the targeted device, highlighting a security risk in USB-connected speakers.

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