15757 : Microsoft SQL Server sa Account Default Null Password
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5 months ago

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90%

Disclosure
Jul 10, 2000

Discovery
Unknown

Dates

Exploit
Jul 10, 2000

Solution
Unknown

Description

 By default, Microsoft SQL Server installs with a default password. The 'sa' account has a null password which is publicly known and documented. This allows remote attackers to trivially access the program or system.

Classification

 Location: Remote/Network Access Required
Attack Type: Authentication Management
Impact: Loss of Integrity
Exploit: Exploit Available
Disclosure: OSVDB Verified

Solution

 Currently, there are no known upgrades or patches to correct this issue. It is possible to correct the flaw by implementing the following workaround: secure the 'sa' account with a password.

Products
Tumbleweed Communications Corp.
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Messaging Management System
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 4.5
4.3
4.4
Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P.
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Compaq Insight Manager
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 XE 1.x
7 All Versions
Microsoft Corporation
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SQL Server
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 2000 Standard Edition
7.0 Standard Edition
Visio
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 2000 Enterprise Edition
2000 Enterprise Edition SR-1
MSDE
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 1.0

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