Security readout for executives and security teams
This is an old Microsoft SQL Server information disclosure issue. Certain SQL Server and embedded database editions could reuse memory pages without clearing them, letting a database operator recover sensitive database contents. Business risk is mainly tied to legacy or bundled database deployments that still exist in production or vendor appliances. Exposure is most likely in legacy Microsoft SQL Server/MSDE installations, embedded database engines, or older third-party products that bundled these components. Modern, fully patched, or retired instances are less likely exposed, but old server inventories and VMware-related advisories should be checked. Prioritize this where legacy SQL Server or embedded Microsoft database engines remain in sensitive environments. It is not marked as actively exploited in the supplied evidence, but the potential exposure of database contents makes cleanup important during legacy risk reduction. Mitigation focus: Inventory named SQL Server, MSDE, WMSDE, and WYukon versions.; Review and apply Microsoft MS08-040 guidance where applicable.; Check VMware advisories for relevant bundled component updates..
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- CVSS
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- Known Exploited
- No
- Published
CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5
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CVSS and timeline data
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- oval:org.mitre.oval:def:14213CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
- MS08-040CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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