CVE-2018-8273: microsoft microsoft sql server Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 10.0v2.0HighModified
Published 15-08-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2018-8273 is a high (CVSS 10.0) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in microsoft microsoft sql server. EPSS estimates a 29.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 98.1% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
10.0/10
010
High · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
29.42%
0%100%
High · +0.21 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 15-08-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.
CVSS metrics
2 scores · 1 source · 2 versionsCritical 9.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSourcesSingle source
High 10.0Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:CSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
29.42%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
98%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
+0.21 pp
From 29.21% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score29.42%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Microsoft2 products
- microsoft sql server2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 | 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU) | 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 | 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) | 2017 for x64-based Systems | 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU)
- sql_server2016:sp1 | 2016:sp2 | 2017
1 vendor · 2 products
References
3 links- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273X Refsource CONFIRMPatchVendor Advisory