CVE-2024-28938 Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 9 Apr 2024 Updated 3 May 2025

A memory corruption vulnerability in the Microsoft ODBC Driver for 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-2024-28938?

CVE-2024-28938 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2019, published on 9 Apr 2024. 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 ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-28938?

It affects 5 products.

Products include Microsoft Odbc Driver for Sql Server, Microsoft Sql Server 2019, Microsoft Sql Server 2022, Microsoft Visual Studio 2019, Microsoft Visual Studio 2022.

How do I fix CVE-2024-28938?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-28938 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2024-28938 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2024-28938 exists.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2019 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-c37g-ppfr-pj55.