CVE-2024-50302
Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability
CVSS
—
No CVSS
EPSS
0.8%
p54
KEV
YES
Mar 4, 2025
Exploit Today
66
0-100
Published: — · Last modified: —
Product
Linux / Kernel
Vulnerability
Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability
Added to KEV
Mar 4, 2025
Remediate by
Mar 25, 2025
Known ransomware use
No
Summary description
The Linux kernel contains a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to leak kernel memory via a specially crafted HID report.
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.
Notes
This vulnerability affects a common open-source component, third-party library, or a protocol used by different products. For more information, please see: https://lore.kernel.org/linux-cve-announce/2024111908-CVE-2024-50302-f677@gregkh/ ; https://source.android.com/docs/security/bulletin/2025-03-01 ; https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50302