#VU97038 Improper Null Termination in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2024-43474

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97038

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 5.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-43474

CWE-ID: CWE-170

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 gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to improper null termination in Microsoft SQL Server. A remote user can gain unauthorized access to sensitive information on the system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SQL Server: before 14.0.2060.1, 14.0.3475.1, 15.0.2120.1, 14.0.2060.1, 14.0.2060.1

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-43474

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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