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CVE-2024-0056

SQL Server - Microsoft.Data.SqlClient and System.Data.SqlClient

Microsoft CVSS 8.7 Updated March 14, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in Microsoft.Data.SqlClient and System.Data.SqlClient SQL Data Provider, which could allow an attacker to bypass security features. This vulnerability requires an attacker to have specific permissions and access to the system."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type DLL
Target Asset System.Data.SqlClient.dll
Standard Path %windir%\Microsoft.NET\assembly\GAC_64\System.Data.SqlClient\
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: System.Data.SqlClient.dll (DLL)
$Targets = 'System.Data.SqlClient.dll'
$SearchPaths = @("$env:windir\System32", "$env:ProgramFiles", "${env:ProgramFiles(x86)}")

Get-ChildItem -Path $SearchPaths -Include $Targets -Recurse -ErrorAction SilentlyContinue | 
Select-Object FullName, @{Name="Version";Expression={$_.VersionInfo.ProductVersion}}

Patch Impact Forecast

Reboot Required Unlikely

Database services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Apply latest security updates to Microsoft.Data.SqlClient and System.Data.SqlClient to mitigate security feature bypass vulnerability

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