CVE-2024-26162

Summary

CVE-2024-26162 is a newly disclosed vulnerability affecting Microsoft's ODBC (Open Database Connectivity) Driver. Hackers can exploit this Remote Code Execution (RCE) weakness to inject and run malicious code on targeted systems. The vulnerability occurs due to an improperly handled user input in the driver, enabling attackers to execute arbitrary commands. Successful exploitation could lead to significant security risks, including data theft, unauthorized system access, and further malware infection. Users are strongly advised to apply the upcoming Microsoft patch as soon as it becomes available to mitigate this danger.

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