How severe is CVE-2024-35256?

CVE-2024-35256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2024-35256 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2024-35256?

CVE-2024-35256 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2024-35256?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

Does CVE-2024-35256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2024-35256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35764.

When was CVE-2024-35256 published?

CVE-2024-35256 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2024-35256

CVE-2024-35256 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2016 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-122.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (72nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2024-35764
Weakness: CWE-122
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2016
Published: 2024-07-09
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2024-35256?: SQL Server Native Client OLE DB Provider Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
How severe is CVE-2024-35256?: CVE-2024-35256 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2024-35256 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2024-35256?: CVE-2024-35256 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2016. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2024-35256?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
Does CVE-2024-35256 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2024-35256 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2024-35764.
When was CVE-2024-35256 published?: CVE-2024-35256 was published on 2024-07-09 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2024-35256

Affected products (4)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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