Vulnerability identifier: #VU88253

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-2024-28912

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Server applications / Database software
OLE DB Driver
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server. A remote attacker can trick a victim to connect to a malicious SQL database and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SQL Server: 2019 CU25 - 2019 GDR, 2022 CU12 - 2022 GDR

OLE DB Driver: 18.0.0, 19.0.0

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-28912

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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.