CVE-2023-38169

Name: CVE-2023-38169
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-08T18:15:22.267+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 1.22%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2023-38169 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. EPSS estimates a 1.22% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

1.22%

64.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	17.0.1.1
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	17.10.3.1
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	17.10.4.1
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	18.0.1.1
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	18.1.2.1
Microsoft	Odbc Driver For Sql Server	18.2.1.1
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.0.2
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.1.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.2.1
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.2.2
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.2.3
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.3.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.4.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.5.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	18.6.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	19.0.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	19.1.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	19.2.0
Microsoft	Ole Db Driver For Sql Server	19.3.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	2019
Microsoft	Sql Server	2022

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38169Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2023-38169Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2023-38169?

Microsoft SQL OLE DB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

How severe is CVE-2023-38169?

CVE-2023-38169 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.22% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2023-38169?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2023-38169?

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Source: NVD / NIST