CVE-2023-36785: Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Overview

Severity
High (CVSS 7.8)
CVSS Vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Category
Remote Code Execution
Exploit Status
Not Exploited
Exploitation Likelihood
Less Likely
Patch Tuesday
2023-Oct
Released
2023-10-10
Last Updated
2023-10-11
EPSS Score
0.49% (percentile: 65.6%)

FAQ

I am running SQL Server on my system. What action do I need to take? Update your relevant version of SQL Server. Any applicable driver fixes are included in those updates. I am running my own application on my system. What action do I need to take? Update your application to use Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 or 18 for SQL Server. Update the drivers to the versions listed on this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability. I am running an application from a software vendor on my system. What action do I need to take? Consult with your application vendor if it is compatible with Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 or 18 for SQL Server. Update the drivers to the versions listed in this page, which provide protection against this vulnerability There are GDR and/or CU (Cumulative Update) updates offered for my version of SQL Server. How do I know which update to use? First, determine your SQL Server version number. For more information on determining your SQL Server version number, see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 321185 - How to determine the version, edition, and update level of SQL Server and its components. Second, in the table below, locate your version number or the version range that your version number falls within. The corresponding update is the one you need to install. Note If your SQL Server version number is not represented in the table below, your SQL Server version is no longer supported. Please upgrade to the latest Service Pack or SQL Server product in order to apply this and future security updates. Update Number Title Apply if current product version is… This security update also includes servicing releases up through… 5029503 Security update for SQL Server 2022 CU8+GDR 16.0.4003.1 - 16.0.4075.1 KB 5029666 - SQL2022 RTM CU8 5029379 Security update for SQL Server 2022 RTM+GDR 16.0.1000.6 - 16.0.1050.5 KB 5021522 - Previous SQL2022 RTM GDR 5029378 Security update for SQL Server 2019 CU22+GDR 15.0.4003.23 - 15.0.4322.2 KB 5027702 - SQL2019

Affected Products (10)

SQL Server

  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Windows
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on Linux
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 17 for SQL Server on MacOS
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Windows
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on Linux
  • Microsoft ODBC Driver 18 for SQL Server on MacOS
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU 22)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU 8)

Security Updates (8)

Acknowledgments

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Revision History

  • 2023-10-10: Information published.
  • 2023-10-11: Updated FAQ information. This is an informational change only.