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CVE-2024-37980:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability (CVE-2024-37980) was disclosed on September 10, 2024. This vulnerability affects various versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2022 (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has received a CVSS v3.1 base score of 9.8 CRITICAL from NIST with a vector string of CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H, while Microsoft assessed it with a score of 8.8 HIGH (CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H). The vulnerability is classified under CWE-269 (Improper Privilege Management) (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability could allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges within Microsoft SQL Server environments, potentially leading to complete system compromise with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability (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 CU14 (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
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