#VU97039 Improper access control in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2024-37341


Vulnerability identifier: #VU97039

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-37341

CWE-ID: CWE-284

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 unauthorized access to otherwise restricted functionality.

The vulnerability exists due to improper access restrictions in Microsoft SQL Server. A remote user can bypass implemented security restrictions and gain elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft SQL Server: before 13.0.6445.1, 13.0.7040.1, 14.0.2060.1, 14.0.3475.1, 15.0.2120.1, 16.0.1125.1, 13.0.6445.1, 13.0.6445.1, 13.0.6445.1, 13.0.6445.1


External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2024-37341


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.


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