CVE-2008-0086: microsoft data_engine

Vulnerability summary

CVE-2008-0086 is a high (CVSS 9.0) vulnerability in microsoft data_engine. EPSS estimates a 61.93% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 99.1% of scored vulnerabilities.

Timeline

1. 08-07-2008
   PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
2. 07-08-2024
   Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

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.

• CWE-119Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory BufferThe product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it reads from or writes to a memory location outside the buffer's intended boundary. This may result in read or write operations on unexpected memory locations that could be linked to other variables, data structures, or internal program data.