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CVE-2000-1088

First published: Tue Jan 09 2001(Updated: )

The xp_SetSQLSecurity function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and 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=7.0
Microsoft SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE)=1.0
Microsoft SQL Server=2000
Microsoft SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE)=2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2000-1088?

    CVE-2000-1088 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2000-1088?

    To mitigate CVE-2000-1088, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2000 and MSDE.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2000-1088?

    CVE-2000-1088 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 7.0, and Microsoft Data Engine (version 1.0 and 2000).

  • What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2000-1088?

    CVE-2000-1088 can be exploited by attackers to trigger a denial of service through improper handling of buffer lengths.

  • Is CVE-2000-1088 still a risk today?

    While CVE-2000-1088 is an older vulnerability, it remains a risk for organizations running unpatched versions of the affected software.

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