CVE-2001-0542 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 18 Feb 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can execute arbitrary code via buffer overflows in SQL Server functions, requiring immediate patching.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2001-0542?

CVE-2001-0542 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 18 Feb 2002. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflows in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 allow attackers with access to SQL Server to execute arbitrary code through the functions (1) raiserror, (2) formatmessage, or (3) xp_sprintf. NOTE: the C runtime format string vulnerability reported in MS01-060 is identified by CVE-2001-0879.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2001-0542?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2001-0542?

No fix has been published for CVE-2001-0542 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2001-0542 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2001-0542 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-w7gq-qfwh-xj2g.