SQL Server
CVE-2018-8273 — Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Critical
2018-08 archive
Executive Summary
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could execute code in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would need to submit a specially crafted query to an affected SQL server. The security update addresses the vulnerability by modifying how the Microsoft SQL Server Database Engine handles objects in memory.
Overview
Critical
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Less Likely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
6 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (CU) | 4293808 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR) | 4458842 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (CU) | 4458621 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR) | 4293802 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU) | 4293805 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
| Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR) | 4293803 (Security Update) |
Critical | Remote Code Execution | Maybe |
Patches
6 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
4293808 |
Security Update | Maybe |
4458842 |
Security Update | Maybe |
4458621 |
Security Update | Maybe |
4293802 |
Security Update | Maybe |
4293805 |
Security Update | Maybe |
4293803 |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
Acknowledgments
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