CVE-2024-50302 — Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability
CVE-2024-50302: Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV)
| Vendor / project | Linux |
| Product | Kernel |
| Date added | 2025-03-04 |
| Due date | 2025-03-25 |
| Ransomware campaign use | Unknown |
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 (CISA)
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
References
- NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50302
- KEV catalog: https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog