CVE-2024-50302
MEDIUM CISA KEVCVSS v3
5.5
MEDIUM
EPSS Score
—
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
- Required Action
- Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Technical Details
- CVSS v3 Vector
- 3.1
- Published
- 11/19/2024
- Last Modified
- 11/4/2025
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), with vector string 3.1.
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