CVE-2024-49001
Published: 12 November 2024
Summary
CVE-2024-49001 is a high-severity Heap-based Buffer Overflow (CWE-122) vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016. Its CVSS base score is 8.8 (High).
Operationally, ranked in the top 11.3% of CVEs by exploit likelihood; it is not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
Deeper analysis
CVE-2024-49001 is a remote code execution vulnerability in SQL Server Native Client, tracked under CWE-122 as a heap-based buffer overflow. It carries a CVSS 3.1 score of 8.8 and affects the Native Client component used for database connectivity in Microsoft SQL Server environments.
An unauthenticated remote attacker can exploit the flaw over the network by sending a specially crafted request that triggers the buffer overflow. Successful exploitation requires user interaction but can result in full compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability on the affected system.
The Microsoft Security Response Center advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-49001 supplies official guidance on patches and mitigation steps for supported SQL Server versions.
EPSS for the CVE rose from a low baseline to a peak of 0.0703 before receding to the current value of 0.0403, indicating a temporary increase in observed exploitation interest after disclosure.
EU & UK References
- 🇪🇺 ENISA EUVD: EUVD-2024-43878
Vulnerability details
SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
- CWE(s)
Related Threats
No named actor attribution yet. ATT&CK technique mapping in progress for this CVE.
Affected Assets
Mitigating Controls
No mitigating controls mapped yet. The per-CVE control annotator has not reached this CVE.