CVE-2023-36785
CVSS 3.1 Score 7.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2023-36785 is a critical vulnerability affecting the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server. An attacker can exploit this Remote Code Execution (RCE) weakness to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable systems. Successful exploitation occurs when an attacker sends specially crafted data packets to the affected driver, allowing them to run malicious code with the privileges of the SQL Server service. This poses a severe threat to organizations using the Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server, as it can lead to unauthorized access, data theft, or even system takeover. It is strongly recommended that affected organizations apply the available Microsoft patches immediately to mitigate this risk.
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Affected Products
- Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server
- Microsoft SQL Server
Affected Vendors
- Microsoft
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