CVE-2003-0230

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and MSDE allows local users to gain privileges by hijacking a named pipe during the authentication of another user, aka the "Named Pipe Hijacking" vulnerability.

Category

7.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.40% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2003/ms03-031 vendor advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A235 vdb entry signature
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/556356 third party advisory us government resource

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2003-0230?
CVE-2003-0230 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2003-0230?
To fix CVE-2003-0230, 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-2003-0230 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2003-0230 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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