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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-21713
CVE-2023-21713:
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Overview
Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2023-21713) was disclosed on February 14, 2023. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server including SQL Server 2012 SP4, 2014 SP3, 2016 SP3, 2017, 2019, and 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 HIGH with the vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as CWE-502 (Deserialization of Untrusted Data) (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected SQL Server instances, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system (Rapid7).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to install the appropriate security update (KB5021522) for their SQL Server version (Microsoft).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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