CVE-2023-36882

Summary

CVE-2023-36882 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting the Microsoft Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) OLE DB provider for SQL Server. Maliciously crafted SQL queries can exploit this flaw, allowing attackers to run malicious code on vulnerable systems. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security compromises, including unauthorized access, data theft, or system takeover. Microsoft has released a patch to address this issue, and it is strongly recommended that all affected systems be updated promptly to mitigate the risk.

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