CVE-2024-28956

CVE-2024-28956 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Exposure of Sensitive Information in Shared Microarchitectural Structures during Transient Execution for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-28956?
Exposure of Sensitive Information in Shared Microarchitectural Structures during Transient Execution for some Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable information disclosure via local access.
How severe is CVE-2024-28956?
CVE-2024-28956 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.6, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
Is CVE-2024-28956 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (29th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2024-28956?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2024-28956 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?
Yes. CVE-2024-28956 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2025-14601.
When was CVE-2024-28956 published?
CVE-2024-28956 was published on 2025-05-13 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

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