CVE-2024-38255: SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Published Nov 12, 2024
·Updated
SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Affected Software
12 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 Azure Connect Feature Pack
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 29)
Microsoft SQL Server 2016
Microsoft SQL Server 2019
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.6300.2<13.0.6455.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2016>=13.0.7000.253<13.0.7050.2
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.1000.169<14.0.2070.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017>=14.0.3006.16<14.0.3485.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.2000.5<15.0.2130.3
Microsoft SQL Server 2019>=15.0.4003.23<15.0.4410.1
Microsoft SQL Server 2017
Remediation
Event History
Nov 12, 2024
CVE Published
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·08:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:53 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:53 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2024-38255?
CVE-2024-38255 has a critical severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2024-38255?
To address CVE-2024-38255, apply the relevant security patches provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.
3
Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2024-38255?
CVE-2024-38255 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2016, 2017, and 2019 across various patches and cumulative updates.
4
Can CVE-2024-38255 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2024-38255 can be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on the server.
5
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2024-38255?
Exploitation of CVE-2024-38255 could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, and complete compromise of the affected SQL Server.