CVE-2024-50302 Linux CVE debrief

Who should care

Linux kernel maintainers, distribution security teams, Android/platform teams that consume Linux kernel fixes, and organizations running Linux-based systems that depend on timely kernel updates.

Technical summary

The supplied corpus does not include a CVSS score or exploit mechanics. What is confirmed is that CISA categorizes CVE-2024-50302 as a known-exploited Linux kernel vulnerability described as a use of uninitialized resource issue, and it links defenders to the Linux CVE announcement, Android bulletin, and NVD for version and mitigation details.

Defensive priority

High — this is a CISA KEV-listed vulnerability with a remediation due date of 2025-03-25.

Recommended defensive actions

• Review the Linux kernel CVE announcement for vendor guidance and remediation details.
• Check the Android 2025-03-01 security bulletin if your environment uses Android-derived kernels or devices.
• Apply mitigations per vendor instructions; if mitigations are unavailable, follow CISA guidance, including applicable BOD 22-01 cloud guidance.
• Use the CVE record and NVD entry to confirm exposure and track patching progress before the 2025-03-25 due date.
• Prioritize remediation in Linux fleets that are operationally critical or difficult to update quickly.

Evidence notes

Grounding comes from the supplied CISA KEV feed entry dated 2025-03-04, which names CVE-2024-50302, marks it as a known exploited vulnerability, and sets a due date of 2025-03-25. The source item references the Linux kernel CVE announcement, the Android bulletin, and NVD. No CVSS score was provided in the supplied corpus, and known ransomware campaign use is listed as Unknown.

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