Overview
The Linux kernel contains a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to leak kernel memory via a specially crafted HID report.
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
Key Details
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| CVE ID | CVE-2024-50302 |
| Vendor / Product | Linux — Kernel |
| NVD Published | 2024-11-19 |
| NVD Last Modified | 2025-11-04 |
| CVSS 3.1 Score | 5.5 |
| CVSS 3.1 Vector | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| Severity | MEDIUM |
| CWE | CWE-908 |
| CISA KEV Added | 2025-03-04 |
| CISA KEV Deadline | 2025-03-25 |
| Known Ransomware Use | No |
CVSS 3.1 Breakdown
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
Low
User Interaction
None
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
None
Availability
None
Required Action
CISA BOD 22-01 Deadline: 2025-03-25.
Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.
Timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 2025-03-04 | Added to CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog |
| 2025-03-25 | CISA BOD 22-01 remediation deadline |
References
| Resource | Type |
|---|---|
| NVD — CVE-2024-50302 | Vulnerability Database |
| CISA KEV Catalog Entry | US Government |