Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2017/2019 Native Client use after free
| CVSS Meta Temp Score | Current Exploit Price (≈) | CTI Interest Score |
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| 8.1 | $5k-$25k | 0.00 |
Summary
A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2017/2019. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Native Client. Performing a manipulation results in use after free. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2024-49003. Remote exploitation of the attack is possible. No exploit is available. It is suggested to install a patch to address this issue.
Details
A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2016/2017/2019. It has been classified as critical. This affects an unknown functionality of the component Native Client. 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.
The weakness was published 11/12/2024 as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared at msrc.microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2024-49003. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 11/16/2024).
The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 211472 (Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (November 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 (211472). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
Product
Type
Vendor
Name
Version
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Website
- Vendor: https://www.microsoft.com/
CPE 2.3
CPE 2.2
CVSSv4
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CVSSv3
VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.8VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.1
VulDB Base Score: 8.8
VulDB Temp Score: 7.7
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VulDB Reliability: 🔍
Vendor Base Score (Microsoft): 8.8
Vendor Vector (Microsoft): 🔍
CNA Base Score: 8.8
CNA Vector (Microsoft): 🔍
CVSSv2
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Exploiting
Class: Use after freeCWE: CWE-416 / CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes
Availability: 🔍
Status: Unproven
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Nessus ID: 211472
Nessus Name: Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (November 2024)
Threat Intelligence
Interest: 🔍Active Actors: 🔍
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Countermeasures
Recommended: PatchStatus: 🔍
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Timeline
11/12/2024 🔍11/12/2024 🔍
11/12/2024 🔍
02/27/2025 🔍
Sources
Vendor: microsoft.comAdvisory: msrc.microsoft.com
Status: Confirmed
CVE: CVE-2024-49003 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2024-49003
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-284145
Entry
Created: 11/12/2024 19:37Updated: 02/27/2025 19:56
Changes: 11/12/2024 19:37 (34), 11/12/2024 19:40 (35), 11/16/2024 01:04 (2), 11/16/2024 04:19 (11), 02/27/2025 19:56 (3)
Complete: 🔍
Cache ID: 216::103
Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.
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