ReviewHigh

CVE-2023-21685

Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809

Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

CVSS
8.8
EPSS
1.21%
66.2% percentile
CISA KEV
Not listed
Published
2023.02.15
PRIORITY ASSESSMENT

Review

The CVSS severity warrants an early asset and exposure review.

Known exploitationNot established by KEV
Exploit probability1.21%
Technical severityCVSS 8.8

Vulnerability overview

Microsoft WDAC OLE DB provider for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Affected product and versions

Product
Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809
Affected versions
>= 10.0.10240.0 < 10.0.10240.19747, >= 10.0.14393.0 < 10.0.14393.5717, >= 10.0.17763.0 < 10.0.17763.4010, >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.17763.4010, >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.19042.2604, >= 10.0.19043.0 < 10.0.19044.2604, >= 10.0.19045.0 < 10.0.19045.2604, >= 10.0.0 < 10.0.22621.1574, >= 10.0.22621.0 < 10.0.22621.1265, >= 6.0.6003.0 < 6.0.6003.21915, >= 6.1.7601.0 < 6.1.7601.26366, >= 6.2.9200.0 < 6.2.9200.24116, >= 6.3.9600.0 < 6.3.9600.20821, >= 10.0.20348.0 < 10.0.20348.1547
Fixed versions
10.0.10240.19747, 10.0.14393.5717, 10.0.17763.4010, 10.0.19042.2604, 10.0.19044.2604, 10.0.19045.2604, 10.0.22000.1574, 10.0.22621.1265

Recommended response sequence

Confirm exposure before applying a vendor-supported change.

Full remediation guide
  1. 1
    Identify

    Confirm that Microsoft Windows 10 Version 1507, Windows 10 Version 1607, Windows 10 Version 1809 and an affected version are present.

  2. 2
    Prioritize

    Combine exploitation signals with asset exposure and business criticality.

  3. 3
    Remediate

    Follow the vendor advisory or supported update path and preserve rollback options.

  4. 4
    Verify

    Recheck the version, service health, access paths, and relevant logs.

Technical data

CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE
CWE-20