#VU100369 Untrusted search path in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2024-49043

 

#VU100369 Untrusted search path in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2024-49043

Published: November 12, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU100369
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49043
CWE-ID: CWE-426
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Microsoft.SqlServer.XEvent.Configuration.dll. A remote attacker can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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