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An issue was discovered in Mbed TLS 2.18.0 through 2.28.x before 2.28.8 and 3.x before 3.6.0 and Mbed Crypto. The PSA Crypto API mishandles shared memory.

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Medium
Published: 11/28/2024 (11/28/2024, 00:00:00 UTC)
Source: GCVE Database
Vendor/Project: Microsoft Security Response Center
Product: Microsoft

Description

CVE-2024-28960 is a vulnerability in Mbed TLS versions 2.18.0 through 2.28.x before 2.28.8 and 3.x before 3.6.0, as well as Mbed Crypto. The issue involves the PSA Crypto API mishandling shared memory, which could lead to improper access control. No CVSS score or detailed impact information is provided. There are no known exploits in the wild and no patch links explicitly stated in the input data. The affected software includes specific versions of Mbed TLS and Mbed Crypto.

Affected software

Affected versions
=2.0>=2.18.0 <2.28.8>=3.0.0 <3.6.0

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AILast updated: 09/07/2026, 19:57:10 UTC

Technical Analysis

This vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2024-28960, affects Mbed TLS versions from 2.18.0 up to but not including 2.28.8 and versions 3.x before 3.6.0, as well as Mbed Crypto. The flaw lies in the PSA Crypto API's mishandling of shared memory, potentially allowing unauthorized access or misuse of cryptographic operations. The description and vendor advisory do not provide further technical details or exploitation scenarios. No official patch or remediation information is included in the provided data.

Potential Impact

The mishandling of shared memory in the PSA Crypto API could lead to unauthorized access or misuse of cryptographic material or operations, potentially compromising security controls that rely on Mbed TLS or Mbed Crypto. However, no specific impact details or exploitation reports are available. There are no known exploits in the wild at this time.

Mitigation Recommendations

Patch status is not yet confirmed — check the vendor advisory for current remediation guidance. Since no official patch or workaround is provided in the input data, users should monitor the Microsoft Security Response Center for updates and apply any official fixes once available.

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Technical Details

Gcve Source
db.gcve.eu
Csaf Category
csaf_vex
Csaf Version
2.0
Publisher
Microsoft Security Response Center
Advisory Id
msrc_CVE-2024-28960
Cve Count
1

Threat ID: 6a998f61acd9273b4919340a

Added to database: 09/03/2026, 15:16:49 UTC

Last enriched: 09/07/2026, 19:57:10 UTC

Last updated: 09/10/2026, 19:36:48 UTC

Views: 4

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