CVE-2023-36490
CVE-2023-36490 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Intel Memory And Storage Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0. 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-665.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (10th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2023-40439
- Weakness: CWE-665
- Affected product: Intel Memory And Storage Tool
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Improper initialization in some Intel(R) MAS software before version 2.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2023-36490?
- Improper initialization in some Intel(R) MAS software before version 2.3 may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service via local access.
- How severe is CVE-2023-36490?
- CVE-2023-36490 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.0, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2023-36490 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (10th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2023-36490?
- CVE-2023-36490 primarily affects Intel Memory And Storage Tool. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2023-36490?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- Does CVE-2023-36490 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
- Yes. CVE-2023-36490 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2023-40439.
- When was CVE-2023-36490 published?
- CVE-2023-36490 was published on 2024-02-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (2)
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:memory_and_storage_tool:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:intel:memory_and_storage_tool:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
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