CVE-2022-37982

Summary

CVE-2022-37982 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) OLE DB provider for SQL Server. An attacker can exploit this flaw by crafting a maliciously crafted SQL query, which could lead to the execution of arbitrary code on the victim's system. Successful exploitation could result in significant damage, including data theft, data corruption, or system compromise. Microsoft has released a security update to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible. Users should also be cautious when handling untrusted SQL queries to minimize the risk of exploitation.

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