CVE-2024-49017

Summary

CVE-2024-49017 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting SQL Server Native Client. This issue permits an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely, making it a serious security concern for organizations that use this software. An attacker could exploit this vulnerability by sending specially crafted packets to the SQL Server database, leading to code execution on the host system. Successful exploitation could result in unauthorized access, data theft, or even complete system compromise. It is highly recommended that affected organizations apply the available Microsoft patch as soon as possible to mitigate this risk.

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