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CVE-2024-48995:
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Overview
SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-48995) was identified and disclosed on November 12, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2019 x64 editions (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:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability (CWE-122) (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability poses significant risks as it allows for remote code execution with high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the affected systems. The CVSS scoring indicates potential for complete compromise of system confidentiality, integrity, and availability if successfully exploited (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. The fixes are available through various KB articles including KB5046855, KB5046857, KB5046858, KB5046859, and KB5046860 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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