Rewterz Threat Advisory – Multiple Microsoft SQL Server Vulnerabilities

Severity

High

Analysis Summary

CVE-2023-21713 CVSS:8.8

Microsoft SQL Server could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.

CVE-2023-21718 CVSS:7.8

Microsoft SQL Server could allow a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the SQLcmd. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the client.

Impact

• Code Execution

Indicators Of Compromise

CVE

• CVE-2023-21713
• CVE-2023-21718

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

Affected Products

• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for 32-bit systems Service Pack 3 (CU 4) x64
• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for 32-bit systems Service Pack 3 (GDR) x64
• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for X64-based systems Service Pack 3 (CU 4) x64
• Microsoft SQL Server 2014 for X64-based systems Service Pack 3 (GDR) x64

Remediation

Use Microsoft Automatic Update to apply the appropriate patch for your system, or the Microsoft Security Update Guide to search for available patches.

CVE-2023-21713

CVE-2023-21718