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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2024-49021
CVE-2024-49021:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability (CVE-2024-49021) was identified and disclosed on November 12, 2024. This vulnerability affects multiple versions of Microsoft SQL Server, including SQL Server 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 x64 editions (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability has been assigned a CVSS v3.1 base score of 7.8 (High), with the following vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. Microsoft has classified this as a Use After Free (CWE-416) vulnerability (NVD).
Impact
This vulnerability could potentially allow an attacker to execute remote code on affected SQL Server installations, potentially compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the system as indicated by the high ratings in the CVSS score (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, KB5046860, KB5046861, and KB5046862 (Rapid7).
Additional resources
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