CVE-2024-49016 SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 12 Nov 2024 Updated 8 Jul 2025

A use-after-free flaw in SQL Server Native Client allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

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-2024-49016?

CVE-2024-49016 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016, published on 12 Nov 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

SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49016?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server 2016, Microsoft Sql Server 2017, Microsoft Sql Server 2019.

How do I fix CVE-2024-49016?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49016 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-2024-49016 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49016 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2016 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qc59-4rgm-3c5c.