Vulnerability identifier: #VU77447

Vulnerability 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-2023-29356

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Windows
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Linux
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on macOS
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
Microsoft SQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted file and execute arbitrary code on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Windows: 18.0.1.1 2018.180.1.1 - 18.2.1.1 2018.182.1.1, 17.0.1.1 2017.170.1.1 - 17.10.3.1 2017.1710.3.1

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Linux: 18.0 - 18.2.2, 17 - 17.10.4

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on macOS: 18.0 - 18.2.2, 17 - 17.10.4

Microsoft SQL Server: 2022 16.0.1000.6 - 2022 RC1 16.0.950.9, 2019 15.0.2000.5 - 2019 RC1.1 15.0.1900.47

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External links
http://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/en-US/vulnerability/CVE-2023-29356

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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.