Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2024-26214
Published: April 10, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU88422
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4 BT: 6.1 [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-2024-26214
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Microsoft WDAC SQL Server ODBC Driver. A remote attacker can trick a victim to connect to a malicious SQL 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.
Affected software
Microsoft Windows
Windows Server
Windows Server
How to mitigate CVE-2024-26214
Install updates from vendor's website.