CVE-2023-21681: Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Jan 10, 2023
·Updated
Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
72 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows 7
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows Server 2008
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for 32-bit systems
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=22H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows 11=21H2
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 1809
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 20h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 21h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 10 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 21h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 11 22h2
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2022
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=20H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=22H2
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10=21H2
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2
Event History
Jan 10, 2023
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2023-21681?
The severity of CVE-2023-21681 is rated as critical due to its potential for remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2023-21681?
To fix CVE-2023-21681, it is recommended to apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as per your affected software version.
3
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2023-21681?
CVE-2023-21681 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows 11, and Windows Server, including specific builds and service packs.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2023-21681?
CVE-2023-21681 is categorized as a remote code execution vulnerability in the Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2023-21681 until a fix is applied?
Currently, there are no documented workarounds for CVE-2023-21681, so it is best to apply patches as soon as possible.