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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-21317
CVE-2024-21317:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
CVE-2024-21317 is a Remote Code Execution vulnerability affecting the SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider. The vulnerability was initially disclosed on July 9, 2024, and affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server (NVD).
Technical details
This vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH) with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems if successfully exploited, potentially leading to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates for affected versions of SQL Server, including SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022. Users are advised to update to the latest patched versions of their respective SQL Server installations (Microsoft KB5040948).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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