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CVE-2024-29044

SQL Server - OLE DB Driver

Microsoft CVSS 8.8 Updated March 14, 2026

Executive Risk Summary

"A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on a vulnerable system. This vulnerability can be exploited by sending a specially crafted query to the affected system."

Operational Audit Arsenal

Target Type DLL
Target Asset SQLNCLI11.DLL
Standard Path %windir%\System32
PowerShell
# 🛠️ Senior Engineer Universal Audit
# Target: SQLNCLI11.DLL (DLL)
$Targets = 'SQLNCLI11.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 Likely

Database services may be affected

Internal Work Notes

Apply latest security updates to mitigate remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft OLE DB Driver for SQL Server

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