CVE-2024-37980: Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Published Sep 10, 2024
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Updated

Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 28)
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 14)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2022
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6445.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7040.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2060.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3475.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2120.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4390.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.1000.6<16.0.1125.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022>=16.0.4003.1<16.0.4140.3
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Microsoft SQL Server 2016<13.0.6445.1
13.0.6445.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 14)<16.0.4140.3
16.0.4140.3
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 28)<15.0.4390.2
15.0.4390.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)<14.0.3475.1
14.0.3475.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2022<16.0.1125.1
16.0.1125.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019<15.0.2120.1
15.0.2120.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017<14.0.2060.1
14.0.2060.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack<13.0.7040.1
13.0.7040.1

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 16.0.4140.3Patch KB5042578
  2. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.0.6445.1Patch KB5042207
  3. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.0.3475.1Patch KB5042215
  4. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.0.4390.2Patch KB5042749
  5. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 16.0.1125.1Patch KB5042211
  6. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 15.0.2120.1Patch KB5042214
  7. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 13.0.7040.1Patch KB5042209
  8. Upgrade

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

    Fixed in 14.0.2060.1Patch KB5042217

Event History

Sep 10, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Affected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Description
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2024-37980?

CVE-2024-37980 has been categorized as an elevation of privilege vulnerability, which can allow attackers to gain elevated access to system resources.

2

How do I fix CVE-2024-37980?

To fix CVE-2024-37980, update your SQL Server instances to the latest patches provided by Microsoft.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2024-37980?

CVE-2024-37980 affects Microsoft SQL Server versions 2016, 2017, 2019, and 2022 across multiple configurations.

4

What types of attacks can leverage CVE-2024-37980?

CVE-2024-37980 can potentially be exploited by attackers to execute unauthorized operations on the affected SQL Server instances.

5

Are there known exploits for CVE-2024-37980?

As of now, there have been no public reports of active exploits targeting CVE-2024-37980, but it's advisable to apply patches promptly.

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