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CVE-2024-50302

HID: core: zero-initialize the report buffer

Published: Nov 19, 2024Updated: May 12, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDU csafCWE-908
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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.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:LUI:NS:UC:HI:NA:N
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:LPrivileges Required
Low
UI:NUser Interaction
None
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:NIntegrity
None
A:NAvailability
None

Weaknesses

Affected Products

linuxoss-projectOperating Systemsaka the linux kernel
googlecommercialUSMobile Appsaka google inc, google llc
debianoss-projectGBOperating Systemsaka debian gnu/linux
siemenscommercialDEEnterprise Softwareaka siemens ag
and 29 more affected products View all →

Attack Graph

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Exploitability

CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
Added to KEV:Mar 4, 2025
Remediation due:Mar 25, 2025

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.

Official Patch Available

MITRE ATT&CK

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References

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Timeline

Published
Nov 19, 2024
Added to CISA KEV
Mar 4, 2025
Last Updated
May 12, 2026

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