CVE-2023-28746: Fixes in impacted Intel processors
First published: Tue Mar 05 2024(Updated: )
<p>This CVE was assigned by Intel. Please see <a href="https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-28746">CVE-2023-28746</a> on CVE.org for more information.</p>
Credit: secure@intel.com secure@intel.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2019 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1809 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =22H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 11 | =23H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =21H2 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| ubuntu/intel-microcode | <3.20240514.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+ | 3.20240514.0ubuntu0.18.04.1+ |
| ubuntu/intel-microcode | <3.20240514.0ubuntu0.20.04.1 | 3.20240514.0ubuntu0.20.04.1 |
| ubuntu/intel-microcode | <3.20240514.0ubuntu0.22.04.1 | 3.20240514.0ubuntu0.22.04.1 |
| ubuntu/intel-microcode | <3.20240514.0ubuntu0.23.10.1 | 3.20240514.0ubuntu0.23.10.1 |
| ubuntu/intel-microcode | <3.20240514.0ubuntu0.16.04.1+ | 3.20240514.0ubuntu0.16.04.1+ |
| debian/intel-microcode | <=3.20231114.1~deb11u1<=3.20231114.1~deb12u1 | 3.20240514.1~deb11u1 3.20240514.1~deb12u1 3.20240813.2 |
| debian/linux | 5.10.218-1 5.10.223-1 6.1.94-1 6.1.99-1 6.10.6-1 | |
| debian/xen | <=4.14.6-1<=4.14.5+94-ge49571868d-1<=4.17.3+10-g091466ba55-1~deb12u1<=4.17.3+36-g54dacb5c02-1 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2022 23H2 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2008 Itanium |
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Reference Links
- https://chromereleases.googleblog.com/2024/03/stable-channel-update-for-chromeos.html (Advisory)
- https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-28746 (Advisory)
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZON4TLXG7TG4A2XZG563JMVTGQW4SF3A/
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00898.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/EIUICU6CVJUIB6BPJ7P5QTPQR5VOBHFK/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/H63LGAQXPEVJOES73U4XK65I6DASOAAG/
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/05/msg00003.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/12/13
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2023-28746
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2023-28746
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6797-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2023-28746
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2023-28746
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2023-28746
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2024/06/msg00017.html
- https://github.com/intel/Intel-Linux-Processor-Microcode-Data-Files/releases/tag/microcode-20240312
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2024/03/12/13
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-452.html
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/articles/technical/software-security-guidance/advisory-guidance/register-file-data-sampling.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2270731
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:5101
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8158
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8157
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:8162
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:9401
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2270700
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2023-28746?
CVE-2023-28746 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for information exposure through microarchitectural state after transient execution.
How do I fix CVE-2023-28746?
To remediate CVE-2023-28746, apply the relevant patches provided by Microsoft and update the Intel microcode as specified for your operating system.
What systems are affected by CVE-2023-28746?
CVE-2023-28746 affects various Windows Server versions, Windows 10, Windows 11, and specific versions of the Intel microcode packages.
Is CVE-2023-28746 being actively exploited?
As of now, there is no public indication that CVE-2023-28746 is actively being exploited in the wild, but it is advisable to apply patches promptly.
What risks are associated with CVE-2023-28746?
The primary risk of CVE-2023-28746 is unauthorized access to sensitive data, which could be exploited by attackers through transient execution techniques.
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