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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-21450
CVE-2024-21450:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-21450) was disclosed on March 12, 2024. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and 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 an Integer Overflow or Wraparound vulnerability (CWE-190) according to Microsoft's assessment (MSRC).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could lead to 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 (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected Windows versions, including Windows 10 (various versions), Windows 11, and Windows Server editions. Users are advised to apply the appropriate security updates for their systems (Rapid7).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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