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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2023-38169
CVE-2023-38169:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2023-38169 is a Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that was discovered and disclosed in July 2023. The vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft SQL Server, ODBC Driver for SQL Server, and OLE DB Driver for SQL Server across multiple platforms including Windows, Linux, and macOS (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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected system. The CVSS scoring indicates potential for complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Users are advised to apply the relevant patches, including KB5025808 and KB5026806 for affected systems (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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