CVE-2023-38169: Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2023
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Updated

Microsoft OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Other sources

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft

Affected Software

53 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server
Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 for SQL Server
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 5)
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 21)
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=17.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=17.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows=17.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=17.10.3.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=17.10.3.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows=17.10.3.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=17.10.4.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=17.10.4.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=18.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=18.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows=18.0.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=18.1.2.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=18.1.2.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows=18.1.2.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Linux=18.2.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Macos=18.2.1.1
Microsoft Odbc Driver For Sql Server Windows=18.2.1.1
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.0.2
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.1.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.2.1
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.2.2
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.2.3
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.3.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.4.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.5.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=18.6.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=19.0.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=19.1.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=19.2.0
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=19.3.0
Microsoft SQL Server=2019
Microsoft SQL Server=2022
Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server=19.3.1
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows<17.10.4.1
17.10.4.1
Microsoft OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server<19.3.0001.0
19.3.0001.0
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS<18.2.1.1
18.2.1.1
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows<18.2.2.1
18.2.2.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 21)<15.0.4316.3
15.0.4316.3
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux<17.10.4.1
17.10.4.1
Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 for SQL Server<18.6.0006.0
18.6.0006.0
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 5)<16.0.4053.3
16.0.4053.3
Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux<18.2.1.1
18.2.1.1
Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS<17.10.4.1
17.10.4.1

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 17.10.4.1
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 19.3.0001.0
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 18.2.1.1
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 18.2.2.1
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.0.4316.3Patch KB5025808
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 18.6.0006.0
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.4053.3Patch KB5026806

Event History

Aug 8, 2023
CVE Published
07:00 AM
Data Sourced
07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:08 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:08 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2023-38169?

CVE-2023-38169 is a Microsoft OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability that affects various versions of Microsoft SQL Server and OLE DB drivers.

2

How severe is CVE-2023-38169?

CVE-2023-38169 has a severity rating of 8.8, which is considered high.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2023-38169?

Various versions of Microsoft SQL Server and OLE DB drivers are affected by CVE-2023-38169.

4

How can I fix CVE-2023-38169?

To fix CVE-2023-38169, apply the relevant patches or updates provided by Microsoft for the affected software versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2023-38169?

You can find more information about CVE-2023-38169 on the Microsoft Security Response Center website.

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