CVE-2000-1084: Medium severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

The xpupdatecolvbm 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/2039

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-2000-1084?

CVE-2000-1084 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1084?

To fix CVE-2000-1084, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for affected versions.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1084?

CVE-2000-1084 affects Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, Microsoft SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Data Engine 1.0 and 2000.

What attack vector does CVE-2000-1084 utilize?

CVE-2000-1084 can be exploited through the SQL Server API for Extended Stored Procedures.

What impact does CVE-2000-1084 have on systems?

The impact of CVE-2000-1084 can lead to denial of service or potentially allow for remote code execution under certain conditions.