CVE-2023-21528: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
·
Updated

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server=2008-sp4
Microsoft SQL Server=2012-sp4
Microsoft SQL Server=2014-sp3
Microsoft SQL Server=2016-sp3
Microsoft SQL Server=2017
Microsoft SQL Server=2019
Microsoft SQL Server=2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-Bit Systems<10.50.6785.2
10.50.6785.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 18)<15.0.4280.7
15.0.4280.7
Microsoft SQL Server 2012<11.0.7512.11
11.0.7512.11
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)<14.0.3460.9
14.0.3460.9
Microsoft SQL Server 2022<16.0.1050.5
16.0.1050.5
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-Based Systems<10.0.6814.4
10.0.6814.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2012<11.0.7512.11
11.0.7512.11
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for x64-Based Systems<10.50.6785.2
10.50.6785.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (CU 4)<12.0.6174.8
12.0.6174.8
Microsoft SQL Server 2017<14.0.2047.8
14.0.2047.8
Microsoft SQL Server 2014<12.0.6444.4
12.0.6444.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2019<15.0.2101.7
15.0.2101.7
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (CU 4)<12.0.6174.8
12.0.6174.8
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack<13.0.7024.30
13.0.7024.30
Microsoft SQL Server 2008<10.0.6814.4
10.0.6814.4
Microsoft SQL Server 2016<13.0.6430.49
13.0.6430.49
Microsoft SQL Server 2014<12.0.6444.4
12.0.6444.4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.50.6785.2Patch KB5021112
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.4280.7Patch KB5021124
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 16.0.1050.5Patch KB5021522
  4. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.0.6814.4Patch KB5020863
  5. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 11.0.7512.11Patch KB5021123
  6. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0.3460.9Patch KB5021126
  7. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.6174.8Patch KB5021045
  8. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 12.0.6444.4Patch KB5021037
  9. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 14.0.2047.8Patch KB5021127
  10. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 15.0.2101.7Patch KB5021125
  11. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.7024.30Patch KB5021128
  12. Upgrade

    Upgrade to a fixed release to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 13.0.6430.49Patch KB5021129

Event History

Feb 14, 2023
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:32 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:32 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21528?

CVE-2023-21528 is a Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2023-21528?

The affected software versions include Microsoft SQL Server 2008 (SP4), 2012 (SP4), 2014 (SP3), 2016 (SP3), 2017, 2019, and 2022.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21528?

CVE-2023-21528 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21528?

You can fix CVE-2023-21528 by applying the necessary patches provided by Microsoft. Please refer to the relevant links in the references section for more information.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21528?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21528 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website. Please refer to the reference link for detailed information.

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