CVE-2015-1762: High severity Microsoft SQL Server vulnerability
Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3 and SP4, 2008 R2 SP2 and SP3, 2012 SP1 and SP2, and 2014, when transactional replication is configured, does not prevent use of uninitialized memory in unspecified function calls, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging certain permissions and making a crafted query, as demonstrated by the VIEW SERVER STATE permission, aka "SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1762?
CVE-2015-1762 has a moderate severity rating as it allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1762?
To fix CVE-2015-1762, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Microsoft for your version of SQL Server.
Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2015-1762?
CVE-2015-1762 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3 and SP4, 2008 R2 SP2 and SP3, 2012 SP1 and SP2, and 2014.
What type of attacks can CVE-2015-1762 facilitate?
CVE-2015-1762 can facilitate attacks that allow remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code on the affected SQL Server.
Is CVE-2015-1762 exploited on the network?
CVE-2015-1762 requires the attacker to have remote authenticated access, meaning it is not a network-level exploit without authentication.