CVE-2000-1209 Hardcoded credentials in n/a
Remote attackers can gain privileges and execute code by exploiting the default null password on the sa account in Microsoft SQL Server.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2000-1209?
CVE-2000-1209 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The "sa" account is installed with a default null password on (1) Microsoft SQL Server 2000, (2) SQL Server 7.0, and (3) Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, including third party packages that use these products such as (4) Tumbleweed Secure Mail (MMS) (5) Compaq Insight Manager, and (6) Visio 2000, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges, as exploited by worms such as Voyager Alpha Force and Spida.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2000-1209?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Compaq Insight Manager, Compaq Insight Manager Xe, Microsoft Data Engine, Microsoft Msde.
How do I fix CVE-2000-1209?
No fix has been published for CVE-2000-1209 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2000-1209 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2000-1209 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Metasploit modules and 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hwwv-vx36-7jpp.