Is CVE-2024-50302 actively exploited?

Yes. CVE-2024-50302 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, which means exploitation in the wild has been confirmed.

Can CVE-2024-50302 be exploited remotely?

The attack vector of CVE-2024-50302 has not been classified yet.

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

CVE-2024-50302 has not received a CVSS score yet.

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CVE-2024-50302

Published: March 4, 2025

EPSS:1.32%probability of exploitation in 30 daysPercentile:79.6th

Official 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.

NVD Source

CISA KEV Advisory

Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability

The Linux kernel contains a use of uninitialized resource vulnerability that allows an attacker to leak kernel memory via a specially crafted HID report.

Added to KEV: 2025-03-04Federal patch deadline: 2025-03-25

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.

Risk Analysis

This is a high-severity use of uninitialized resource vulnerability in the Linux kernel that allows an attacker to leak kernel memory via a specially crafted HID report. Despite a low EPSS score of 0.01318, its inclusion in CISA's KEV catalog confirms it has been actively exploited.

This vulnerability has been actively exploited in the wild. Exploitation likely involves local interaction with a HID device or a malicious HID report.

Recommended Action

Apply the latest security patches for the Linux kernel to mitigate this memory leak vulnerability. Ensure kernel modules and drivers are up-to-date.

Generated by the CTIWATCH analysis pipeline from this CVE's metadata (CVSS, EPSS, KEV status, exploit intelligence). Verify against vendor advisories before acting.

Technical Analysis

CVE-2024-50302 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.

Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.

CISA has added CVE-2024-50302 to the Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. U.S. federal agencies are required to patch this within the mandated timeframe, and all organizations should treat remediation as urgent.