CVE-2000-1086: Medium severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability

Published Dec 19, 2000

Updated

The xpprintstatements 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/2041

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-2000-1086?

CVE-2000-1086 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2000-1086?

To fix CVE-2000-1086, it is recommended to apply the latest patches released by Microsoft for SQL Server 2000 and the SQL Server Desktop Engine.

What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1086?

CVE-2000-1086 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Data Engine 2000, as well as SQL Server version 7.0.

Can CVE-2000-1086 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2000-1086 can be exploited remotely if an attacker sends specially crafted requests to the vulnerable SQL Server.

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2000-1086?

The potential impacts of CVE-2000-1086 include application crashes and denial of service, affecting the availability of SQL Server services.