CVE-2024-50302
MediumExploitedPublic exploitLinux kernel: HID: core: zero-initialize the report buffer
Published Nov 19, 2024 · Updated Oct 16, 2026 · Also known as A-380395346, ASB-A-380395346, DEBIAN-CVE-2024-50302
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2024-50302 is a medium-severity vulnerability (CVSS 5.5 v3.1) affecting Debian Linux, Android (Google), Linux Kernel and 22 more products.
- It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 7, 2024. Public exploit code is available.
- EPSS estimates a 0.8% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including :linux_kernel: :2025-03-05, aws 112.1, aws 112.2.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
CVSS v3.1
5.5
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
0.8%
Higher than 56.1% of all scored CVEs
Exploited in the wild
Yes
4 catalog listings
Public exploit code
Available
Proof-of-concept or weaponized module
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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.
Known-Exploited Catalog Listings
| Catalog | Added | Remediation due | Ransomware use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CISA KEV | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| Industry KEV feed | Nov 7, 2024 | Mar 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| CIRCL KEV | Mar 4, 2025 | Mar 25, 2025 | Not reported |
| ENISA EUVD | Mar 4, 2025 | n/a | Not reported |
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.
Affected Products
1,273 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Debian LinuxDebian | 11.0 | n/a |
| AndroidGoogle | See advisory | n/a |
| Linux KernelLinux | 6.12-rc1, 6.12-rc2, 6.12-rc3, 6.12-rc4, 6.12-rc5, 6.12-rc6 | 4.19.324 |
| Simatic S7-1500 Tm Mfp FirmwareSiemens | See advisory | n/a |
| Sinec OSSiemens | See advisory | 3.2 |
Patched Releases
:linux_kernel:
:2025-03-05
aws
112.1, 112.2, 4.15.0-1179.192, 4.15.0-1180.193, 4.15.0-1189.202, 4.4.0-1142.148, 4.4.0-1180.195, 4.4.0-1190.205, 5.15.0-1078.85, 5.15.0-1082.89, 5.15.0-1085.92, 5.4.0-1140.150, 5.4.0-1144.154, 5.4.0-1147.157, 6.8.0-1026.28, 6.8.0-1028.30
aws-5.15
112.2, 5.15.0-1080.87~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1082.89~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1086.93~20.04.1
aws-hwe
112.1, 4.15.0-1179.192~16.04.1, 4.15.0-1180.193~16.04.1, 4.15.0-1189.202~16.04.1
azure
112.1, 112.2, 4.15.0-1187.202~14.04.1, 4.15.0-1187.202~16.04.1, 4.15.0-1188.203~16.04.1, 4.15.0-1197.212~16.04.1, 5.15.0-1081.90, 5.15.0-1087.96, 5.15.0-1090.99, 5.4.0-1145.152, 5.4.0-1148.155, 5.4.0-1152.159, 6.8.0-1026.31, 6.8.0-1028.33
azure-4.15
112.1, 4.15.0-1187.202, 4.15.0-1188.203, 4.15.0-1197.212
azure-5.15
112.2, 5.15.0-1081.90~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1087.96~20.04.1, 5.15.0-1091.100~20.04.1
bpftool
3.10.0-1160.119.1.0.7.el7, 4.18.0-553.44.1.el8_10, 5.10.230-1.ph4, 5.15.0-305.176.4.el8uek, 5.15.0-305.176.4.el9uek, 6.1.118-1.ph5, 6.1.119-129.201.amzn2023, 7.4.0-503.31.1.el9_5
cluster-md-kmp-64kb
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
cluster-md-kmp-azure
5.14.21-150500.33.75.1, 6.4.0-150600.8.20.1
cluster-md-kmp-default
4.12.14-122.237.1, 5.14.21-150400.24.144.1, 5.14.21-150500.55.88.1, 5.3.18-150200.24.212.1, 5.3.18-150300.59.185.1, 6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
cluster-md-kmp-rt
5.14.21-150500.13.79.1, 6.4.0-150600.10.20.1
dlm-kmp-64kb
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dlm-kmp-azure
5.14.21-150500.33.75.1, 6.4.0-150600.8.20.1
dlm-kmp-default
4.12.14-122.237.1, 5.14.21-150400.24.144.1, 5.14.21-150500.55.88.1, 5.3.18-150200.24.212.1, 5.3.18-150300.59.185.1, 6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dlm-kmp-rt
5.14.21-150500.13.79.1, 6.4.0-150600.10.20.1
dtb-allwinner
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-altera
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-amazon
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-amd
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-amlogic
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-apm
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-apple
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-arm
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
dtb-broadcom
6.4.0-150600.23.30.1
Timeline
Added to Industry KEV feed
Nov 7, 2024
Publicly disclosed
Nov 19, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 4, 2025
Added to CIRCL KEV
Mar 4, 2025
Added to ENISA EUVD
Mar 4, 2025
Last updated
Oct 16, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-908 Use of Uninitialized Resource
References
- advisoryRHSA-2025:2441
- advisoryRHSA-2025:2445
- advisoryRHSA-2025:2449
- advisoryRHSA-2025:2454
- advisoryRHSA-2025:2473
FAQ
Common Questions.
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 repo…
Affected: Debian Linux versions 11.0; Android (Google); Linux Kernel versions 6.12-rc1, 6.12-rc2, 6.12-rc3, 6.12-rc4, 6.12-rc5, 6.12-rc6, among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is exploited in the wild, listed in CISA KEV, Industry KEV feed, CIRCL KEV, ENISA EUVD since Nov 7, 2024.
Yes. It was added on Mar 4, 2025 with a federal remediation due date of Mar 25, 2025.
Public exploit code is available.
Fixed versions are available, including :linux_kernel: :2025-03-05, aws 112.1, aws 112.2.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because it is listed as exploited in the wild.
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