CVE-2018-8273 — CRITICAL (9.8)

Vulnerability Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.

CVSS Score

9.8

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Sql Server	2016

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2018-8273?

CVE-2018-8273 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This af...

How severe is CVE-2018-8273?

CVE-2018-8273 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8273?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Sql Server.