CVE-2024-49003

Summary

CVE-2024-49003 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting SQL Server Native Client. This issue allows an attacker to remotely execute arbitrary code by sending a specially crafted packet to the SQL Server Database Engine. Successful exploitation could lead to significant data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information. Organizations using SQL Server Native Client are advised to apply the forthcoming patch or implement mitigations to prevent potential attacks. This vulnerability, identified as CVE-2024-49003, poses a serious threat to SQL Server Native Client users. An attacker can exploit it by sending a specially crafted packet to the SQL Server Database Engine. This could result in remote code execution, potentially leading to data loss or unauthorized access to sensitive information. To minimize the risk, promptly install the forthcoming patch or implement interim mitigations.

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