CVE-2000-1085: Medium severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

The xppeekqueue function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 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/2040

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-2000-1085?

CVE-2000-1085 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for denial of service attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1085?

To fix CVE-2000-1085, it's recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2000 and MSDE.

What are the affected versions by CVE-2000-1085?

CVE-2000-1085 affects Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, SQL Server 2000, and Microsoft Data Engine versions 1.0 and 2000.

What type of attack can CVE-2000-1085 enable?

CVE-2000-1085 can enable attackers to perform denial of service attacks, disrupting the availability of SQL Server or MSDE.

Is CVE-2000-1085 related to buffer overflow issues?

Yes, CVE-2000-1085 is related to improper buffer length restrictions that can lead to vulnerabilities in buffer management.