#VU88262 Input validation error in Microsoft SQL Server and OLE DB Driver - CVE-2024-28939

Vulnerability identifier: #VU88262

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 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-2024-28939

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 pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

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

OLE DB Driver: 18.0.0, 19.0.0

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-28939

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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.