Microsoft SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider use after free

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Microsoft SQL Server. This affects an unknown part of the component Native Client OLE DB Provider. The manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2024-21332. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available. It is advisable to implement a patch to correct this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft SQL Server (the affected version unknown). Affected is an unknown part of the component Native Client OLE DB Provider. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a use after free vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-416. Referencing memory after it has been freed can cause a program to crash, use unexpected values, or execute code. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The weakness was released 07/09/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2024-21332. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 02/22/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 216605 (Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (July 2024)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

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

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at Tenable (216605). Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1

VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
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CNA Base Score: 8.8
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Use after free
CWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 216605
Nessus Name: Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (July 2024)

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Patch
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Timelineinfo

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03/20/2025 +253 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2024-21332 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-21332
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-270756

Entryinfo

Created: 07/09/2024 19:20
Updated: 03/20/2025 04:36
Changes: 07/09/2024 19:20 (35), 07/09/2024 19:23 (34), 07/09/2024 19:27 (1), 01/16/2025 06:25 (13), 02/22/2025 01:48 (2), 03/20/2025 04:36 (3)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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