CVE-2024-50302 · netVigilance record NV25-0047
Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource
past due
What to do
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
CISA deadline 2025-03-25 · passed 1 year 5 months ago · applies to US federal civilian agencies; used elsewhere as a reference SLA
What happened
The Linux kernel contains a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to leak kernel memory via a specially crafted HID report.
Who is affected
Linux Kernel. Affected version ranges are listed in the vendor advisory and the NVD entry linked under Sources.
Weakness class: CWE-908.
Timeline
- Added to CISA KEVExploitation in the wild confirmed by CISA
- CISA remediation deadlinepassed 1 year 5 months ago
Sources
- NVD entry for CVE-2024-50302 nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50302
- CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog
- lore.kernel.org lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024111908-CVE-2024-50302-f677@gregkh/
- source.android.com source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-03-01
- nvd.nist.gov nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50302