What is CVE-2023-28509?

CVE-2023-28509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-03-29.

How severe is CVE-2023-28509?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel

CVE-2023-28509

Rocket Software UniData versions prior to 8.2.4 build 3003 and UniVerse versions prior to 11.3.5 build 1001 or 12.2.1 build 2002 use weak encryption for packet-level security and passwords transferred on the wire.

Vulnerability class: POODLE (CVE-2014-3566)

EPSS: 0.003 (19.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.

Affected products

Linux Linux_kernel
Rocket Software Unidata — versions 0
Rocket Software Universe — versions 0
Rocketsoftware Unidata
Rocketsoftware Universe

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-327 — Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm

References

cve@rapid7.com (Third Party Advisory, third-party-advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2023-28509?: CVE-2023-28509 is a high-severity vulnerability in Linux Linux_kernel, classified under Use of a Broken or Risky Cryptographic Algorithm. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2023-03-29.
How severe is CVE-2023-28509?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.