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CVE-2000-1081

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

The xp_displayparamstmt function in SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) does not properly restrict the length of a buffer before calling the srv_paraminfo function in the SQL Server API for Extended Stored Procedures (XP), which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands, aka the "Extended Stored Procedure Parameter Parsing" vulnerability.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE)=1.0
Microsoft SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE)=2000
Microsoft SQL Server=7.0
Microsoft SQL Server=2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1081?

    CVE-2000-1081 is considered to have a high severity as it can lead to denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1081?

    To fix CVE-2000-1081, ensure that you upgrade Microsoft SQL Server and Microsoft Data Engine to the latest supported versions that address this vulnerability.

  • What software is affected by CVE-2000-1081?

    CVE-2000-1081 affects Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Data Engine versions 1.0 and 2000.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2000-1081?

    CVE-2000-1081 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can be exploited to execute denial of service attacks.

  • Can CVE-2000-1081 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2000-1081 can be exploited remotely by an attacker interacting with vulnerable SQL Server functions.

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