CVE-2008-0086 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.0 Published Updated

Remote authenticated users can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in the convert function of Microsoft SQL Server.

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-2008-0086?

CVE-2008-0086 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 8 Jul 2008. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL expression.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-0086?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Microsoft Data Engine, Microsoft Sql Server, Microsoft Sql Server Desktop Engine, Microsoft Sql Server Express Edition.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0086?

No fix has been published for CVE-2008-0086 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-2008-0086 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-0086 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-3pqp-55x3-46fh.

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