Linux Kernel up to 6.11.7 initialization

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.7. It has been declared as problematic. The impacted element is an unknown function. Such manipulation leads to initialization. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2024-50302. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 6.11.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is some unknown processing. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a initialization vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-665. The product does not initialize or incorrectly initializes a resource, which might leave the resource in an unexpected state when it is accessed or used. The impact remains unknown. CVE summarizes:

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.

The advisory is shared for download at git.kernel.org. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2024-50302 since 10/21/2024. Technical details are unknown but an exploit is available.

It is declared as attacked. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211777 (Debian dsa-5818 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. This issue was added on 03/04/2025 to the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities Catalog with a due date of 03/25/2025:

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

Upgrading to version 4.19.324, 5.4.286, 5.10.230, 5.15.172, 6.1.117, 6.6.61 or 6.11.8 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch e7ea60184e1e/3f9e88f2672c/d7dc68d82ab3/05ade5d43378/1884ab3d2253/9d9f5c75c0c7/492015e6249f/177f25d1292c is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at git.kernel.org. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Zero-Day.cz (969), Tenable (211777) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2024-3497). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • Debian Linux
  • Google Cloud Platform
  • Amazon Linux 2
  • Red Hat Enterprise Linux
  • Ubuntu Linux
  • SUSE Linux
  • Oracle Linux
  • Open Source eCryptfs
  • Kyocera Printer
  • IGEL OS
  • Lenovo Computer
  • Dell PowerEdge
  • RESF Rocky Linux
  • Dell NetWorker
  • Dell Avamar
  • IBM QRadar SIEM
  • Red Hat OpenShift

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.4

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VulDB Temp Score: 5.3
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Initialization
CWE: CWE-665
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Status: Attacked

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Nessus ID: 211777
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5818 : affs-modules-6.1.0-21-4kc-malta-di - security update

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
Status: 🔍

0-Day Time: 🔍

Upgrade: Kernel 4.19.324/5.4.286/5.10.230/5.15.172/6.1.117/6.6.61/6.11.8
Patch: e7ea60184e1e/3f9e88f2672c/d7dc68d82ab3/05ade5d43378/1884ab3d2253/9d9f5c75c0c7/492015e6249f/177f25d1292c

Timelineinfo

10/21/2024 🔍
11/19/2024 +29 days 🔍
11/19/2024 +0 days 🔍
07/16/2025 +239 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: kernel.org

Advisory: git.kernel.org
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-50302 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-50302
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-285116
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2024-3497 - Linux Kernel: Mehrere Schwachstellen

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 11/19/2024 06:31
Updated: 07/16/2025 18:32
Changes: 11/19/2024 06:31 (56), 11/25/2024 12:15 (2), 11/27/2024 16:34 (11), 03/05/2025 01:59 (13), 03/10/2025 20:13 (2), 03/11/2025 02:36 (2), 07/16/2025 18:32 (7)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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