CISA KEV · Known exploitedMedium

CVE-2024-50302

Linux Kernel

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.

CVSS
5.5
EPSS
0.81%
53.4% percentile
CISA KEV
Listed
Published
2024.11.19
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Immediate review

CISA has listed this vulnerability in the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.

Known exploitationConfirmed by CISA KEV
Exploit probability0.81%
Technical severityCVSS 5.5

Vulnerability overview

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.

Affected product and versions

Product
Linux Kernel
Affected versions
27ce405039bfe6d3f4143415c638f56a3df77dca, b2b6cadad699d44a8a5b2a60f3d960e00d6fb3b7, fe6c9b48ebc920ff21c10c50ab2729440c734254, 3.10.16, 3.11.5, 3.12, 11.0, < 3.2, >= 3.12 < 4.19.324, >= 4.20 < 5.4.286, >= 5.5 < 5.10.230, >= 5.11 < 5.15.172, >= 5.16 < 6.1.117, >= 6.2 < 6.6.61, >= 6.7 < 6.11.8, 6.12
Fixed versions
3.2, 4.19.324, 5.4.286, 5.10.230, 5.15.172, 6.1.117, 6.6.61, 6.11.8

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
CISA 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.

Due date: 2025.03.25
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Linux Kernel and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CWE
CWE-908
KEV added
2025.03.04
Ransomware use
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