CVE-2024-28906: 
vulnerability analysis and mitigation

Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-28906) was disclosed on April 9, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server, including versions 18.0.2 through 18.7.0002.0, 19.0.0 through 19.3.0003.0, and various versions of SQL Server 2019 and 2022 (NVD).

The vulnerability has been classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) with a CVSS v3.1 Base Score of 8.8 (HIGH). The attack vector is characterized as network-accessible (AV:N) with low attack complexity (AC:L), requiring no privileges (PR:N) but user interaction (UI:R). The scope is unchanged (S:U) with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (C:H/I:H/A:H) (NVD).

If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on the affected system, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system. The high CVSS score indicates severe potential consequences if the vulnerability is exploited (Microsoft Advisory).

Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fix is included in version 19.3.0003.0 of the Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server. Users can obtain and install the update through Windows Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, or by downloading the standalone package from the Microsoft Download Center (Microsoft Support).