CVE-2023-21705: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Feb 14, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

19 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 18)
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2012
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (CU 4)
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 (CU 4)
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 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2014
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2017

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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-21705?

CVE-2023-21705 is a Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2023-21705?

The severity of CVE-2023-21705 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

3

Which versions of Microsoft SQL Server are affected by CVE-2023-21705?

Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2014, 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 are affected by CVE-2023-21705.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-21705?

To fix CVE-2023-21705, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-21705?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-21705 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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