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This issue affects legacy Microsoft SQL Server 2000 through SP2. Any database principal inheriting the default public role could run specific Microsoft stored procedures and change server configuration, including startup and alert settings. That creates operational integrity risk on old database servers, especially where untrusted users have database access. Exposure is most likely on obsolete SQL Server 2000 instances at SP2 or earlier, especially systems with many database logins, shared applications, or reachable database services. Modern supported SQL Server versions are not identified as affected in the provided sources. Prioritize if any SQL Server 2000 system remains in production or supports regulated, financial, customer, or operational data. Unsupported database infrastructure is the larger business risk; remediation should focus on retirement, isolation, or vendor-supported migration. Mitigation focus: Inventory SQL Server 2000 instances and identify systems at SP2 or earlier.; Check Microsoft or vendor archival guidance for the supported fix or upgrade path.; Migrate unsupported SQL Server 2000 systems to a supported database platform..
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