CVE-2023-38169 Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 8 Aug 2023 Updated 10 Aug 2026

A use-after-free vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2023-38169?

CVE-2023-38169 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 8 Aug 2023. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2023-38169?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Odbc Driver for Sql Server, Microsoft Ole Db Driver for Sql Server, Microsoft Sql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38169?

No fix has been published for CVE-2023-38169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2023-38169 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2023-38169 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v2fp-mjm4-pj44.