CVE-2024-0056

A vulnerability was found in the .NET Framework. This vulnerability exists in the Microsoft.Data.SqlClient and System.Data.SqlClient SQL Data provider where an attackercan perform an AiTM (adversary-in-the-middle) attack between the SQL client and the SQL server. This may allow the attacker to steal authentication credentials intended for the database server, even if the connection is established over an encrypted channel like TLS.

This flaw allows attackers to execute an adversary-in-the-middle (AiTM) attack, potentially enabling the theft of authentication credentials even when the connection is encrypted with protocols like TLS. This security lapse could lead to unauthorized access to sensitive databases, raising concerns about data breaches and the compromise of confidential information.

The CVSS score(s) listed for this vulnerability do not reflect the associated product's status, and are included for informational purposes to better understand the severity of this vulnerability.

Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.