Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Manager sqldmo.dll second memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 and classified as critical. This affects an unknown function in the library sqldmo.dll of the component Enterprise Manager. Executing a manipulation of the argument second can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2007-4814. In addition, an exploit is available.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Microsoft SQL Server 2005 (Database Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code in the library sqldmo.dll of the component Enterprise Manager. The manipulation of the argument second with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Buffer overflow in the SQLServer ActiveX control in the Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL (sqldmo.dll) 2000.085.2004.00 in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager 8.05.2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument to the Start method.

The bug was discovered 09/07/2007. The weakness was presented 09/08/2007 by retrogod (Website). The advisory is shared for download at retrogod.altervista.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2007-4814 since 09/11/2007. The exploitation appears to be easy. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details and also a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed by rgod and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at saintcorporation.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $25k-$100k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 19472 (Microsoft SQL Server sqldmo.dll ActiveX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability - Zero Day).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 12444. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 9001.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (36509), Exploit-DB (4379), SecurityFocus (BID 25594†), OSVDB (38399†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-16994†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: rgod
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Saint ID: exploit_info/ms_sql_server_dmo
Saint Name: Microsoft SQL Server Distributed Management Objects buffer overflow

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Snort ID: 12444
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: retrogod.altervista.org
Researcher: retrogod
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2007-4814 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2007-4814
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-38728
X-Force: 36509
SecurityFocus: 25594 - Microsoft SQL Server sqldmo.dll ActiveX Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
OSVDB: 38399 - Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL ActiveX (sqldmo.dll) Start Method Arbitrary Code Execution
Vulnerability Center: 16994 - Microsoft SQL Server 2005 Enterprise Manager Buffer Overflow Allows Remote Code Execution, Medium

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

Entryinfo

Created: 03/16/2015 12:18
Updated: 06/05/2025 17:46
Changes: 03/16/2015 12:18 (80), 08/01/2019 09:14 (1), 10/06/2024 16:29 (19), 06/05/2025 17:46 (4)
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