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CVE-2024-21361:
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Overview
Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21361) was disclosed on February 13, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (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. It is classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to achieve remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The attack vector is network-accessible and requires user interaction (MSRC).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected versions. Updates are available through various KB articles including KB5034763, KB5034765, KB5034766, KB5034767, KB5034768, KB5034769, KB5034770, KB5034774, KB5034819, and KB5034830 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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