Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000. It has been rated as critical. Impacted is an unknown function. The manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2001-0542. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000 (Database Software). This issue affects an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was shared 12/20/2001 by Chris Anley with @stake as confirmed advisory (CERT.org). It is possible to read the advisory at kb.cert.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2001-0542. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 11217 (Microsoft SQL Server Detection (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Databases and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19060 (Multiple MS-SQL-2000 (MS-SQL-8 ) threats - (I)).

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 704. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 454.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (7724), Tenable (11217), SecurityFocus (BID 3733†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-1272†). The entries VDB-15379, VDB-15754, VDB-16239 and VDB-17052 are related to this item. Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 11217
Nessus Name: Microsoft SQL Server Detection (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 11217
OpenVAS Name: Microsofts SQL Version Query
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 704
Snort Message: SERVER-MSSQL xp_sprintf possible buffer overflow
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Suricata ID: 2100704
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01/26/2003 +402 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: kb.cert.org
Researcher: Chris Anley
Organization: @stake
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2001-0542 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2001-0542
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-17759

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X-Force: 7724 - Microsoft SQL Server text message query buffer overflow
SecurityFocus: 3733 - Microsoft SQL-Server Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Vulnerability Center: 1272 - Microsoft SQL Server 7.0/2000 Arbitrary Code Execution via Text Formatting and Printing Functions, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 07/11/2014 11:48
Updated: 12/30/2024 15:11
Changes: 07/11/2014 11:48 (83), 05/10/2019 10:05 (4), 06/27/2021 08:42 (3), 12/30/2024 15:11 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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