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CVE-2024-28936:
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Overview
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-28936) was disclosed on April 9, 2024. The vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server across Linux, macOS, and Windows platforms, including versions 17.0.1.1 through 17.10.6.1 and 18.0.1.1 through 18.3.3.1. It also impacts SQL Server 2019, SQL Server 2022, and various versions of Visual Studio 2019 and 2022 (NVD Change Record).
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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. The vulnerability is classified under CWE-190 (Integer Overflow or Wraparound) according to Microsoft's assessment (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could allow remote code execution if successfully exploited, potentially giving attackers the ability to execute arbitrary code with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems (Microsoft Advisory).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. For Microsoft ODBC Driver 18, the fix is included in version 18.3.3.1. Users can obtain the update through Windows Update, Microsoft Update Catalog, or by downloading the standalone package from the Microsoft Download Center (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
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