CVE-2002-1981

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 through SQL Server 2000 SP2 allows the "public" role to execute the (1) sp_MSSetServerProperties or (2) sp_MSsetalertinfo stored procedures, which allows attackers to modify configuration including SQL server startup and alert settings.

5.0

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 27.79% Top 5%

Vendor Advisory seclists.org Vendor Advisory ngssoftware.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5604	vdb entry
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10012.php	vdb entry
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/mssql-sp_MSSetServerProperties.txt	vendor advisory
http://seclists.org/lists/bugtraq/2002/Sep/0009.html	vendor advisory mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1981?: CVE-2002-1981 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2002-1981?: To fix CVE-2002-1981, 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-2002-1981 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2002-1981 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~28% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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