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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-49011
CVE-2024-49011:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-49011) 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 classified as a Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) with a CVSS v3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH), and vector string CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. This indicates that the vulnerability is network-accessible, requires low attack complexity, needs no privileges, but does require user interaction (NVD).
Impact
The vulnerability poses significant risks with high potential impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability of affected systems. Given its CVSS score of 8.8, it represents a severe security threat that could allow attackers to execute remote code on affected systems (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has released security updates to address this vulnerability. Multiple patches are available including KB5046855, KB5046857, KB5046858, KB5046859, and KB5046860 for different versions of SQL Server (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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