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CVE-2024-26191:
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Overview
Microsoft SQL Server Native Scoring Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26191) is a security flaw affecting various versions of Microsoft SQL Server. The vulnerability was disclosed on September 10, 2024, and affects multiple versions of SQL Server including SQL Server 2016, 2017, and their Azure Connect Feature Pack variants (NVD).
Technical details
The 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:L/UI:N/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
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected system, potentially gaining high levels of access to confidential information, system modifications, and service disruptions (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB articles including KB5042578 for SQL Server 2022. Users are advised to apply these security updates to protect their systems (Microsoft KB).
Additional resources
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