Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft SQL Server and MSDE flaw where someone with local access to the server could trigger a buffer overflow through the LPC interface and run code. It is mainly a risk for legacy database hosts that still run SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, or MSDE. Exposure is most likely on legacy Windows hosts running SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, or MSDE. Because the described access is local, internet exposure is not established by the bundle. Shared servers, old application stacks, and forgotten MSDE installs deserve priority review. Prioritize remediation where these legacy databases support business-critical applications or contain sensitive data. The local-access requirement lowers broad remote risk, but arbitrary code execution on a database host can still become a major incident if an attacker already has a foothold. Mitigation focus: Review Microsoft MS03-031 guidance for the applicable security update.; Identify and retire unsupported SQL Server 7, SQL Server 2000, and MSDE systems.; Restrict local interactive and service-account access to database hosts..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS03-031CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:303CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
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