CVE-2024-49043

Summary

CVE-2024-49043 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft.SqlServer.XEvent.Configuration.dll. This issue allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely by exploiting a vulnerability in the component's handling of XEvent files. Successful exploitation could result in significant data loss or unauthorized access to the affected SQL Server instance. Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability, and it is strongly recommended that affected systems be updated as soon as possible to mitigate the risk. Failure to do so could leave organizations open to potential attacks.

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