#VU72222 Buffer overflow in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2023-21798
Published: February 15, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU72222
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-21798
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
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 ODBC Driver. A remote attacker can trick the victim into connecting to a malicious SQL server, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the client's system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.