Vulnerability identifier: #VU72224
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Server applications /
Database software
Vendor: Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.
The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft SQL ODBC Driver. A remote attacker can trick the victim to connect to a malicious SQL server database via ODBC and execute arbitrary code on the system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Microsoft SQL Server: 2017 14.0.1000.169 - 2017 RC2 14.0.900.75, 2014 12.0.2000.8 - 2014 SP3 GDR 12.0.6169.19, 2022 16.0.1000.6 - 2022 RC1 16.0.950.9, 2019 15.0.2000.5 - 2019 RC1.1 15.0.1900.47
External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-21718
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.