CVE-2003-0496: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2003-0496: Microsoft SQL Server before Windows 2000 SP4 allows local users to gain privileges as the SQL Server user b...

Microsoft SQL Server before Windows 2000 SP4 allows local users to gain privileges as the SQL Server user by calling the xp_fileexist extended stored procedure with a named pipe as an argument instead of a normal file.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 8, 2024, 01:58 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Microsoft SQL Server local privilege escalation issue. A person who already has local access could abuse file-checking behavior to gain the rights of the SQL Server service account. Business urgency depends on whether any legacy SQL Server hosts remain and how privileged that service account is. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Microsoft SQL Server systems running before Windows 2000 SP4 or preserved in old images, lab networks, embedded environments, or unsupported business applications. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable systems still support critical operations. Prioritize remediation if SQL Server runs with elevated service-account rights or if untrusted users can access the host. Mitigation focus: Identify any SQL Server hosts tied to pre-Windows 2000 SP4 baselines.; Apply the relevant Microsoft service pack or vendor guidance where still possible.; Retire or isolate unsupported legacy systems that cannot be updated..

Prepared: Jun 30, 2026, 09:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 10, 2003, 04:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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