CVE-2002-0624

Description

Buffer overflow in the password encryption function of Microsoft SQL Server 2000, including Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, allows remote attackers to gain control of the database and execute arbitrary code via SQL Server Authentication, aka "Unchecked Buffer in Password Encryption Procedure."

7.5

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 7.20% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A291	vdb entry signature
http://www.cert.org/advisories/CA-2002-22.html	third party advisory us government resource
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-034	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0624?: CVE-2002-0624 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-0624?: To fix CVE-2002-0624, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2002-0624 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-0624 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~7% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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