CVE-2000-1081: Medium severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

The xpdisplayparamstmt function in SQL Server and Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) does not properly restrict the length of a buffer before calling the srvparaminfo 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.

Affected Software

4 affected components

Microsoft SQL Server=7.0

Microsoft Data Engine=1.0

Microsoft SQL Server=2000

Microsoft Data Engine=2000

Remediation

Patch Available

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2030

Event History

Dec 19, 2000

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 AM

Description

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.