How severe is CVE-2024-28885?

CVE-2024-28885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.

Is CVE-2024-28885 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28885?

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

Does CVE-2024-28885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-28885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34431.

When was CVE-2024-28885 published?

CVE-2024-28885 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-28885

CVE-2024-28885 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9. 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-203.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.9)
CVSS v4: 8.2
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (34th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-34431
Weakness: CWE-203
Published: 2024-11-13
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Observable discrepancy in some Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL software before version v1.6.1 may allow information disclosure via network access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28885?: Observable discrepancy in some Intel(R) QAT Engine for OpenSSL software before version v1.6.1 may allow information disclosure via network access.
How severe is CVE-2024-28885?: CVE-2024-28885 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.9, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28885 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (34th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28885?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28885 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-28885 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-34431.
When was CVE-2024-28885 published?: CVE-2024-28885 was published on 2024-11-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-01177.html

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