CVE-2023-28736
CVE-2023-28736 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Mdadm Project Mdadm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-120.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.7)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (14th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-120
- Affected product: Mdadm Project Mdadm
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in some Intel(R) SSD Tools software before version mdadm-4.2-rc2 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-28736?
- Buffer overflow in some Intel(R) SSD Tools software before version mdadm-4.2-rc2 may allow a privileged user to potentially enable escalation of privilege via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-28736?
- CVE-2023-28736 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.7, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity low, and availability low.
- Is CVE-2023-28736 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (14th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-28736?
- CVE-2023-28736 primarily affects Mdadm Project Mdadm. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-28736?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2023-28736 published?
- CVE-2023-28736 was published on 2023-08-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:mdadm_project:mdadm:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:mdadm_project:mdadm:4.2:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
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