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…

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CVSS score: 5.5 Medium
CVSS vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CISA KEV: Yes — actively exploited (added 2025-03-04, remediation due 2025-03-25)
Weakness (CWE): CWE-908
Published: 2024-11-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17
NVD status: Analyzed

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.

Affected products

google android
debian debian linux
siemens simatic s7-1500 tm mfp firmware
siemens sinec os
linux linux kernel

Affected ranges per NVD CPE data; confirm exact versions in the vendor advisory.

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. Federal remediation deadline: 2025-03-25.

How to prioritize this

This vulnerability is on the CISA KEV list, meaning it is being actively exploited — treat it as urgent regardless of the raw CVSS number. Use the live CVE lookup for the latest NVD data, and the CVSS 3.1 calculator to model your own environmental score.

References

FAQ

Is CVE-2024-50302 actively exploited?

Yes. CISA added CVE-2024-50302 to its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog on 2025-03-04, with a federal remediation deadline of 2025-03-25. A KEV listing means real-world exploitation is confirmed, so patching this should be prioritized above many higher-CVSS bugs that aren't being exploited.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2024-50302?

CVE-2024-50302 has a CVSS base score of 5.5 (Medium). Its vector string is CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Related vulnerabilities

Data source: NVD & CISA KEV. Shown as-is; nothing added. Last generated from NVD data — re-check the live tool for updates.