First published: Fri Jul 12 2002(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the password encryption function of Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, allows remote attackers to gain control of the database and execute arbitrary code via SQL Server Authentication, aka "Unchecked Buffer in Password Encryption Procedure."
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft SQL Server | =2000 | |
Microsoft SQL Server Data Engine (MSDE) | =2000 |
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CVE-2002-0624 is considered critical due to the possibility of remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2002-0624, apply the latest security patches provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2000 and MSDE 2000.
CVE-2002-0624 affects users running Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000.
CVE-2002-0624 can be exploited through SQL Server Authentication allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
While CVE-2002-0624 dates back to 2002, it remains relevant for legacy systems still using affected versions.