7.2
CWE
NVD-CWE-Other
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2003-0496

First published: Thu Jul 10 2003(Updated: )

Microsoft SQL Server before Windows 2000 SP4 allows local users to gain privileges as the SQL Server user by calling the xp_fileexist extended stored procedure with a named pipe as an argument instead of a normal file.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 2000
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp1
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp2
Microsoft Windows 2000=sp3
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services=sp1
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services=sp2
Microsoft Windows Terminal Services=sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2003-0496?

    CVE-2003-0496 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to enable privilege escalation.

  • How do I fix CVE-2003-0496?

    To mitigate CVE-2003-0496, it is recommended to upgrade Microsoft SQL Server to a version that incorporates the relevant security patches.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2003-0496?

    CVE-2003-0496 affects local users of Microsoft SQL Server running on Windows 2000 prior to Service Pack 4.

  • What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2003-0496?

    Vulnerable systems include Microsoft Windows 2000 and its terminal services versions prior to SP4.

  • What does CVE-2003-0496 exploit?

    CVE-2003-0496 exploits the xp_fileexist extended stored procedure when invoked with a named pipe as an argument.

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