MEDIUM CISA KEV

CVE-2024-50302

CVSS v3

5.5

MEDIUM

EPSS Score

1.4%

exploit probability

CISA KEV

Yes

known exploited

Exploitation

SSVC status

Description

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: zero-initialize the report buffer Since the report buffer is used by all kinds of drivers in various ways, let's zero-initialize it during allocation to make sure that it can't be ever used to leak kernel memory via specially-crafted report.

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability

Date Added
3/4/2025
Patch Due Date
3/25/2025
Ransomware Use
Unknown

Technical details

Published
11/19/2024

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-50302?

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: HID: core: zero-initialize the report buffer Since the report buffer is used by all kinds of drivers in various ways, let's zero-initialize it during allocation to make sure that it can't be ever used to leak kernel memory via specially-crafted report.

Is CVE-2024-50302 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-50302 is on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, meaning it has been confirmed as actively exploited in the wild. CISA requires federal agencies to patch by 3/25/2025.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2024-50302?

CVE-2024-50302 has a CVSS v3 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM severity).

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