#VU100369 Untrusted search path in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2024-49043

Vulnerability identifier: #VU100369

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-49043

CWE-ID: CWE-426

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Server applications / Database software

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to usage of an untrusted search path in Microsoft.SqlServer.XEvent.Configuration.dll. A remote attacker can place a malicious binary into a specific location on the system and execute arbitrary code.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SQL Server: before 13.0.6455.2, 13.0.7050.2, 14.0.2070.1, 14.0.3485.1, 15.0.2130.3, 16.0.1135.2, 13.0.6455.2, 13.0.6455.2, 13.0.6455.2, 13.0.6455.2

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External links
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49043

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.