How severe is CVE-2023-36728?

CVE-2023-36728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2023-36728 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2023-36728?

CVE-2023-36728 primarily affects Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2023-36728?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2023-36728 published?

CVE-2023-36728 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2023-36728

CVE-2023-36728 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (54th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server
Published: 2023-10-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-36728?: Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2023-36728?: CVE-2023-36728 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2023-36728 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (54th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2023-36728?: CVE-2023-36728 primarily affects Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server. In total, 9 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2023-36728?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2023-36728 published?: CVE-2023-36728 was published on 2023-10-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36728

Affected products (9)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:odbc_driver_for_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:linux:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:odbc_driver_for_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:macos:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:odbc_driver_for_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:windows:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:ole_db_driver_for_sql_server:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2014:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2016:sp3:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2017:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2019:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2022:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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