VDB-220995 · CVE-2023-21718 · GCVE-0-2023-21718

Microsoft SQL Server up to 2022 ODBC Driver Remote Code Execution

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP3/2016/2017/2019/2022. It has been classified as critical. Impacted is an unknown function of the component ODBC Driver. Performing a manipulation results in an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2023-21718. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP3/2016/2017/2019/2022 (Database Software). This affects an unknown code block of the component ODBC Driver. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was published 02/14/2023 as confirmed security guidance (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2023-21718. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/15/2023).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

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Productinfo

Type

Database Software

Vendor

Microsoft

Name

SQL Server

Version

License

commercial

Website

Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/

CPE 2.3info

CPE 2.2info

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CVSSv3info

VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.1
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.4

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 7.8
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍

CNA Base Score: 7.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Remote Code Execution
CWE: Unknown
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

12/13/2022 🔍
02/14/2023 +63 days 🔍
02/14/2023 +0 days 🔍
02/14/2023 +0 days 🔍
03/15/2023 +29 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2023-21718 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2023-21718
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-220995

Entryinfo

Created: 02/14/2023 20:05
Updated: 03/15/2023 14:22
Changes: 02/14/2023 20:05 (26), 02/14/2023 20:06 (7), 02/14/2023 20:09 (21), 03/15/2023 14:17 (2), 03/15/2023 14:22 (11)
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