CVE-2000-0402 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 12 Jul 2000 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Local attackers can read plaintext admin credentials from log files in mixed-mode SQL Server, enabling privilege escalation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2000-0402?

CVE-2000-0402 is a low-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 12 Jul 2000. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The Mixed Mode authentication capability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 stores the System Administrator (sa) account in plaintext in a log file which is readable by any user, aka the "SQL Server 7.0 Service Pack Password" vulnerability.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-0402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2000-0402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2000-0402 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2000-0402 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-0402 exists.

Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-wr9w-p9gv-6q7p.