CVE-2024-26214: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Microsoft WDAC SQL Server ODBC Driver Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-26214) was disclosed on April 9, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows operating systems, including Windows 10, Windows 11, and various Windows Server editions (NVD).

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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. It has been classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected system, potentially gaining the same level of privileges as the compromised application. The vulnerability affects confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system, all rated as High according to the CVSS metrics (Microsoft Advisory).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability across multiple affected versions. Updates are available for Windows 10 (versions 1507 through 22H2), Windows 11 (21H2 through 23H2), and Windows Server versions (2012 through 2022). Users are advised to apply the appropriate security updates for their systems (Rapid7).