Linux Kernel Use of Uninitialized Resource Vulnerability

Technical Severity

CVSS v3.1 Metrics

MEDIUM

5.5 / 10

Minimal Risk Critical

Vector Specification

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitation Likelihood

EPSS Prediction

1.44 %

Predictive Probability

Percentile Rank

80.4 th

Documented as more likely to be exploited than 80.4% of known CVEs.

Detection Date

Mar 04, 2025

Remediation Due

Mar 25, 2025

CISA Catalog Active

Threat Analysis

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

Remediation Directive

Apply mitigations per vendor instructions, follow applicable BOD 22-01 guidance for cloud services, or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable.

Asset Context

Vendor Identity

Linux

Affected Product

Kernel

Ransomware Status

Campaign Use Unknown

Weakness Classification

CWE-908

External Intelligence

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

NVD

National Vulnerability Database

https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-50302