CVE-2024-21440

CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Mar 12, 2024
Updated: May 29, 2024
CWE ID 197

Summary

CVE-2024-21440 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) Driver. This issue permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by sending maliciously crafted data packets to a targeted database server. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security implications, compromising the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive data. Microsoft has released a security update to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that users install the patch as soon as possible to mitigate potential risks.

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Affected Products

  • Microsoft Windows 10
  • Microsoft Windows 11

Affected Vendors

  • Microsoft

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