Vulnerability identifier: #VU74928

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-28304

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Windows
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers
OLE DB Driver
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

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

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in Microsoft ODBC and OLE DB. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server on Windows: 17 for SQL Server, 18 for SQL Server

OLE DB Driver: 18 for SQL Server, 19 for SQL Server

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2023-28304

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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.