CVE-2023-38169

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Description

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.35%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 for SQL Server
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 5)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 21)
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2023-38169?
CVE-2023-38169 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2023-38169?
To fix CVE-2023-38169, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2023-38169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2023-38169 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2023-38169?
CVE-2023-38169 affects Microsoft Microsoft OLE DB Driver 19 for SQL Server, Microsoft Microsoft OLE DB Driver 18 for SQL Server, Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux, Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS, Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 5), Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux, Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS, Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 21), Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows, Microsoft Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows.
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