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
- 2025-03-04
- Patch Due Date
- 2025-03-25
- Ransomware Use
- Unknown
Technical details
- Published
- 2024-11-19
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 2025-03-25.
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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