10145 : Microsoft SQL Server formatmessage Function Overflow
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10 months ago

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Disclosure
Dec 20, 2001

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 A remote overflow exists in SQL Server. Microsoft SQL Server fails to properly check content in the formatmessage() function resulting in a memory overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker can cause the execution of arbitrary code resulting in a loss of confidentiality and/or integrity.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation
Impact: Loss of Confidentiality, Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Unknown
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known workarounds or upgrades to correct this issue. However, Microsoft has released a patch to address this vulnerability.

Products
Microsoft Corporation
Watch-list
SQL Server
Watch-list
 7.0
2000

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