Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 Log File cleartext storage

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0. It has been rated as problematic. Impacted is an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. Performing a manipulation results in cleartext storage. This vulnerability was named CVE-2000-0402. The attack may be initiated remotely. In addition, an exploit is available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 (Database Software). It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the component Log File Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a cleartext storage vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-312. The product stores sensitive information in cleartext within a resource that might be accessible to another control sphere. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 05/30/2000 with Microsoft as MS00-035 as confirmed bulletin (Technet). It is possible to read the advisory at microsoft.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2000-0402. The exploitability is told to be easy. Attacking locally is a requirement. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1555 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

The exploit is shared for download at exploit-db.com. It is declared as highly functional. We expect the 0-day to have been worth approximately $5k-$25k. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11330 (MS00-035: MS SQL7.0 Service Pack may leave passwords on system (263968)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l.

Applying the patch MS00-035 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at microsoft.com. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 463.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (4584), Exploit-DB (21693), Tenable (11330), SecurityFocus (BID 1281†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-131†). See VDB-15604 for similar entry. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Cleartext storage
CWE: CWE-312 / CWE-310
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Physical: Partially
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Access: Public
Status: Highly functional
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Nessus ID: 11330
Nessus Name: MS00-035: MS SQL7.0 Service Pack may leave passwords on system (263968)
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MetaSploit ID: mssql_payload.rb
MetaSploit Name: Microsoft SQL Server Payload Execution
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Patch: MS00-035
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: MS00-035
Organization: Microsoft
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2000-0402 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2000-0402
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-15603
X-Force: 4584
SecurityFocus: 1281 - Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 System Administrator Password Disclosure Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 131 - [MS00-035] Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 System Administrator Password Disclosure Vulnerability, Low

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 06/24/2014 18:19
Updated: 06/01/2025 11:23
Changes: 06/24/2014 18:19 (72), 05/05/2019 08:56 (12), 06/01/2025 11:23 (16)
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Cache ID: 216:872:103

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