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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21681
CVE-2023-21681:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-21681 is a Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that was disclosed on January 10, 2023. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems (Rapid7).
Technical details
This vulnerability has been assigned a severity rating of Important with a CVSS score of 9.0. The vulnerability exists in the Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server component and could allow remote code execution if successfully exploited (MITRE CVE).
Impact
A successful exploitation of this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected systems, potentially compromising the integrity and security of the system (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to install the appropriate security updates (KB5022282, KB5022286, KB5022287, KB5022289, KB5022291, KB5022297, KB5022303) depending on their Windows version (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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