SB2022101207 - Remote code execution in Microsoft ODBC Driver



SB2022101207 - Remote code execution in Microsoft ODBC Driver

Published: October 12, 2022

Security Bulletin ID SB2022101207
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-38040)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input in the Microsoft ODBC Driver. A remote attacker can trick a victim to open a specially crafted MDB file and execute arbitrary code on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.