CVE-2023-36420: Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Oct 10, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected Software

22 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows
Patch available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows
Patch available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux
Patch available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS
Patch available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS
Patch available
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 8)
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 8)
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 22)
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 22)
Patch available
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux>=17<17.10.5.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos>=17<17.10.5.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows>=17.0.1.1<17.10.5.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux>=18.0<18.3.2.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos>=18.0<18.3.2.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows>=18.0.1.1<18.3.2.1
Microsoft SQL Server=2019
Microsoft SQL Server=2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Patch available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Patch available

Remediation

Patch Available

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-36420

Event History

Oct 10, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-36420?

CVE-2023-36420 is a vulnerability in Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server that allows remote code execution.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-36420?

The Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 and 18 for SQL Server on MacOS, Linux, and Windows, as well as Microsoft SQL Server 2019 and 2022, are affected.

3

How severe is CVE-2023-36420?

CVE-2023-36420 has a severity score of 7.3, which is considered high.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-36420 for Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS?

You can fix CVE-2023-36420 for Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS by following the provided remedy URL or installing the patch from the provided download URL.

5

How can I fix CVE-2023-36420 for Microsoft SQL Server 2022?

You can fix CVE-2023-36420 for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 by following the provided remedy URL or installing the patch from the provided download URL.

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