CVE-2024-50302
CVE-2024-50302 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Google Android with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is listed in CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming it has been exploited in the wild (added 2025-03-04). The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Yes — listed in CISA KEV (added 2025-03-04)
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-44804
- EU exploitation: Flagged exploited in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (since 2025-03-04)
- Weakness: CWE-908
- Affected product: Google Android
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is 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 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.
- How severe is CVE-2024-50302?
- CVE-2024-50302 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2024-50302 being actively exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2024-50302 is on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, added on 2025-03-04, which means active exploitation has been confirmed. It should be prioritised for remediation.
- What products are affected by CVE-2024-50302?
- CVE-2024-50302 primarily affects Google Android. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2024-50302?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Because this CVE is known to be actively exploited, treat remediation as urgent — CISA KEV typically sets a short remediation deadline.
- Does CVE-2024-50302 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2024-50302 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-44804. It is also flagged as exploited in the EUVD (since 2025-03-04).
- When was CVE-2024-50302 published?
- CVE-2024-50302 was published on 2024-11-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/05ade5d4337867929e7ef664e7ac8e0c734f1aaf
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/177f25d1292c7e16e1199b39c85480f7f8815552
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/1884ab3d22536a5c14b17c78c2ce76d1734e8b0b
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/3f9e88f2672c4635960570ee9741778d4135ecf5
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/492015e6249fbcd42138b49de3c588d826dd9648
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/9d9f5c75c0c7f31766ec27d90f7a6ac673193191
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/d7dc68d82ab3fcfc3f65322465da3d7031d4ab46
- https://git.kernel.org/stable/c/e7ea60184e1e88a3c9e437b3265cbb6439aa7e26
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/01/msg00001.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2025/03/msg00002.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-265688.html
- https://cert-portal.siemens.com/productcert/html/ssa-355557.html
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2024-50302
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:google:android:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:11.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:simatic_s7-1500_tm_mfp_firmware:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:siemens:sinec_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:6.12:rc6:*:*:*:*:*:*
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