CVE-2024-49018 SQL Server Native Client Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

High 8.8 Published 12 Nov 2024 Updated 8 Jul 2025

An integer overflow 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-2024-49018?

CVE-2024-49018 is a high-severity 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-197

Which versions are affected by CVE-2024-49018?

It affects 3 products.

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

How do I fix CVE-2024-49018?

No fix has been published for CVE-2024-49018 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2024-49018 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2024-49018 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Microsoft Sql Server 2016 vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-pxx2-jxr9-c92g.