CVE-2024-50302—Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability

Vulnerability Name

Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability

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.

Known To Be Used in Ransomware Campaigns?

Ransomware Status:

Unknown

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.

Additional 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

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Related Weaknesses

• CWE-908