CVE-2002-0643: Medium severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability

Published Jul 12, 2002

Updated

The installation of Microsoft Data Engine 1.0 (MSDE 1.0), and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 creates setup.iss files with insecure permissions and does not delete them after installation, which allows local users to obtain sensitive data, including weakly encrypted passwords, to gain privileges, aka "SQL Server Installation Process May Leave Passwords on System."

Affected Software

8 affected components

Microsoft SQL Server=7.0-sp1

Microsoft SQL Server=2000-sp2

Microsoft SQL Server=7.0

Microsoft Data Engine=1.0

Microsoft SQL Server=2000

Microsoft SQL Server=2000-sp1

Microsoft SQL Server=7.0-sp3

Microsoft SQL Server=7.0-sp2

Event History

Jul 12, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·08:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0643?

CVE-2002-0643 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive data to local users.

How can I fix CVE-2002-0643?

To fix CVE-2002-0643, ensure that setup.iss files are deleted after installation and restrict permissions to sensitive files.

What versions of software are affected by CVE-2002-0643?

CVE-2002-0643 affects Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, as well as Microsoft Data Engine 1.0.

What kind of data is exposed by CVE-2002-0643?

CVE-2002-0643 can expose sensitive data including weakly encrypted passwords.

Could local users exploit CVE-2002-0643?

Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2002-0643 to gain unauthorized privileges due to the insecure permissions of setup.iss files.