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Severity
High
Analysis Summary
CVE-2023-21528 CVSS:7.8
Microsoft SQL Server could allow a local 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-2023-21568 CVSS:7.3
Microsoft SQL Server could allow a remote authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system with SYSTEM privileges.
CVE-2023-21704 CVSS:7.8
Microsoft SQL Server could allow a local authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system, caused by a flaw in the ODBC Driver. By persuading a victim to open specially-crafted content, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the system.
CVE-2023-21705 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 in the context of the server’s account.
Impact
- Code Execution
Indicators Of Compromise
CVE
- CVE-2023-21528
- CVE-2023-21568
- CVE-2023-21704
- CVE-2023-21705
Affected Vendors
Microsoft
Affected Products
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE) x64
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 for x64-Based Systems Service Pack 4 (QFE) x64
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for 32-Bit Systems Service Pack 3 (QFE) x64
- Microsoft SQL Server 2008 R2 for x64-Based Systems Service Pack 3 (QFE) 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.
