10183 : Microsoft SQL Server xp_sprintf Function DoS
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Disclosure
Dec 20, 2001

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Unknown

Solution
Unknown

Description

 SQL Server contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when a specially crafted message which requires the service to use the xp_sprintf() function occurs, and will result in loss of availability for the service.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Denial of Service
Impact: Loss of Availability
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
 2000
7.0

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