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Microsoft SQL Server sp_replwritetovarbin Limited Memory Overwrite Vulnerability( 11 February 2009 )

Last Update Date: 28 Jan 2011 Release Date: 11 Feb 2009 5162 Views

RISK: Medium Risk

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the way that SQL Server checks parameters in the "sp_replwritetovarbin" extended stored procedure. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if untrusted users have access to an affected system or if a SQL injection vulnerability exists on an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts.


Impact

  • Remote Code Execution

System / Technologies affected

  • Windows Server 2003
  • Windows Server 2008
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE)
  • Windows Internal Database (WYukon)

Solutions

Before installation of the software, please visit the software manufacturer web-site for more details.

Download locations for this patch

SQL Server

GDR Software UpdatesQFE Software Updates
SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (KB960082)SQL Server 2000 Service Pack 4 (KB960083)
SQL Server 2000 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 4 (KB960082)SQL Server 2000 Itanium-based Edition Service Pack 4 (KB960083)
SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (KB960089)SQL Server 2005 Service Pack 2 (KB960090)
SQL Server 2005 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (KB960089)SQL Server 2005 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 (KB960090)
SQL Server 2005 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB960089)SQL Server 2005 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems (KB960090)
Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Service Pack 4 (KB960082)Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) Service Pack 4 (KB960083)
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 2 (KB960089)SQL Server 2005 Express Edition Service Pack 2 (KB960090)
SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services Service Pack 2 (KB960089)SQL Server 2005 Express Edition with Advanced Services Service Pack 2 (KB960090)

Windows Components

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) (KB960082)Windows Internal Database (WYukon) Service Pack 2 (KB960089)
Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 and Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2
Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2
-Windows Server 2008 for 32-bit Systems
-Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems


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