Detections
Analytics
Security Updates for Microsoft SQL Server (September 2024)
high Nessus Plugin ID 207067
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Synopsis
The Microsoft SQL Server installation on the remote host is missing a security update.Description
The Microsoft SQL Server installation on the remote host is missing a security update. It is, therefore, affected by the following vulnerabilities:- A remote code execution vulnerability. An attacker can exploit this to bypass authentication and execute unauthorized arbitrary commands. (CVE-2024-26186, CVE-2024-26191, CVE-2024-37335, CVE-2024-37338, CVE-2024-37339, CVE-2024-37340)
- An information disclosure vulnerability. An authenticated, remote attacker can exploit this to disclose sensitive database and file information. (CVE-2024-37337, CVE-2024-37342, CVE-2024-37966)
Note that Nessus has not tested for this issue but has instead relied only on the application's self-reported version number.
Solution
Microsoft has released security updates for Microsoft SQL Server.See Also
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5042578
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5042749
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5042211
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/5042215
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 207067
File Name: smb_nt_ms24_sep_mssql.nasl
Version: 1.4
Type: local
Agent: windows
Family: Windows : Microsoft Bulletins
Published: 9/12/2024
Updated: 11/15/2024
Configuration: Enable thorough checks
Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus
Risk Information
VPR
Risk Factor: Medium
Score: 6.7
CVSS v2
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 9
Temporal Score: 6.7
Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
CVSS Score Source: CVE-2024-37340
CVSS v3
Risk Factor: High
Base Score: 8.8
Temporal Score: 7.7
Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Temporal Vector: CVSS:3.0/E:U/RL:O/RC:C
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/a:microsoft:sql_server
Required KB Items: SMB/MS_Bulletin_Checks/Possible
Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available
Patch Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Vulnerability Publication Date: 9/10/2024
Reference Information
CVE: CVE-2024-26186, CVE-2024-26191, CVE-2024-37335, CVE-2024-37337, CVE-2024-37338, CVE-2024-37339, CVE-2024-37340, CVE-2024-37342, CVE-2024-37966