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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-48996
CVE-2024-48996:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-48996) was 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. It has been classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, this vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected systems, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the CVSS scoring (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Affected users should apply the security update KB5046855 for SQL Server 2016 SP3 GDR and corresponding updates for other affected versions (Microsoft Support).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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