Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU93999

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37334

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server. A remote attacker can trick a victim to connect to a malicious SQL server database, trigger a heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SQL Server: before 2022 CU13 16.0.4131.2

External links

http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-37334

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.