CVE-2022-38031

Summary

CVE-2022-38031 is a Remote Code Execution (RCE) vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) OLE DB provider for SQL Server. An attacker can exploit this issue by sending maliciously crafted data to a targeted system, resulting in arbitrary code execution on the victim's machine. Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to significant security implications, including potential data theft, unauthorized access, or further system compromise. Microsoft recommends installing the available security update to mitigate this risk.

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