CVE-2018-8273: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Aug 15 2018(Updated: )
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2016-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2016-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2017 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2018-8273.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8273?
The severity of CVE-2018-8273 is critical with a score of 9.8.
What software is affected by CVE-2018-8273?
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP1, Microsoft SQL Server 2016 SP2, and Microsoft SQL Server 2017 are affected by CVE-2018-8273.
What is the impact of CVE-2018-8273?
CVE-2018-8273 allows remote code execution on an affected system.
How can I mitigate CVE-2018-8273?
Apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft to fix CVE-2018-8273.
- collector/nvd-index
- vendor/microsoft
- canonical/microsoft sql server
- version/microsoft sql server/2016-sp1
- version/microsoft sql server/2016-sp2
- version/microsoft sql server/2017