CVE-2024-21370

Summary

CVE-2024-21370 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) OLE DB provider for SQL Server. This issue permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a vulnerability within the OLE DB provider. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security implications, including unauthorized system access, data theft, or further malware installation. Organizations running SQL Server instances with the Microsoft OLE DB provider should apply the forthcoming patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate the risk. Until then, implementing network segmentation and access control measures is recommended to minimize potential damage.

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