Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows 2000 Terminal Services | All versions |
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820282607865&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105830986720243&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a070803-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/vulnwatch/2003-q3/0013.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105820282607865&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=105830986720243&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2003/a070803-1.txtExploitPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2003-0496?
CVE-2003-0496 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.2 (HIGH). 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...
How severe is CVE-2003-0496?
CVE-2003-0496 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0496?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 2000, Microsoft Windows 2000 Terminal Services.