CVE-2024-21420
CVSS 3.1 Score 8.8 of 10 (high)
Details
Summary
CVE-2024-21420 is a remote code execution vulnerability affecting Microsoft's Windows Defender Application Control (WDAC) OLE DB provider for SQL Server. An attacker can exploit this weakness by sending specially crafted data to a target system, potentially gaining control over it and executing malicious code. The vulnerability could lead to serious security consequences, including unauthorized access and data theft. Microsoft has released a patch to address the issue, and it is recommended that all affected systems be updated as soon as possible. By successfully exploiting this flaw, an attacker can bypass WDAC protections, placing organizations at risk.
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