Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Severe, but no confirmed exploitation yet. Schedule remediation in your next patch cycle and apply mitigations if you're exposed.
An unauthenticated attacker, remotely over the network, if a user is tricked into opening a malicious file or link, can fully compromise the system — steal data, tamper with it and take it offline.
Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Inferred from the weakness type (CWE) and how the flaw is reached — the techniques an attacker would chain to exploit this. Real-world corroboration appears here as threat intel is folded in.
Generated by Wavense from the CVE record — an immediate mitigation and the permanent fix.
Implement network segmentation to restrict direct access to SQL Server instances from untrusted or public networks. Enforce the principle of least privilege for SQL Server service accounts and any associated OLE DB connections, limiting their permissions to only what is strictly necessary for operation. Enhance monitoring for unusual process creation, outbound connections, or suspicious activity originating from SQL Server hosts.
The permanent resolution requires applying the latest security updates released by Microsoft for SQL Server and its OLE DB components. Administrators must identify all affected SQL Server instances across their environment and promptly install the corresponding patches to address CVE-2023-38169. Verify successful patch application and service restart to ensure the vulnerability is fully remediated and systems are protected.
An attacker could exploit this vulnerability to achieve remote code execution (RCE) on the underlying SQL Server host. This allows them to execute arbitrary code with the privileges of the SQL Server process, potentially leading to full system compromise, data exfiltration, or complete data destruction. The business consequences include severe data breaches, service disruption, and significant reputational and financial damage.
Other CVEs affecting odbc driver for sql server
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services when it incorrectly handles page requests, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
The TabStrip ActiveX control in the Common Controls in MSCOMCTL.OCX in Microsoft Office 2003 SP3, Office 2003 Web Components SP3, Office 2007 SP2 and SP3, Office 2010 SP1, SQL Server 2000 SP4, SQL Server 2005 SP4, SQL Server 2008 SP2, SP3, R2, R2 SP1, and R2 SP2, Commerce Server 2002 SP4, Commerce Server 2007 SP2, Commerce Server 2009 Gold and R2, Host Integration Server 2004 SP1, Visual FoxPro 8.0 SP1, Visual FoxPro 9.0 SP2, and Visual Basic 6.0 Runtime allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted (1) document or (2) web page that triggers system-state corruption, aka "MSCOMCTL.OCX RCE Vulnerability."