Title: Microsoft SQL Server Xp_sprintf buffer overflow
Severity: HIGH
Description:
In versions of SQL Server earlier than Release 6.5, Service Pack 5 the extended stored procedure xp_sprintf can be exploited using buffer overflows. An attacker can use xp_sprintf to crash the server or to possibly gain administrator privileges on the system running SQL Server.
Affected Products:
- Microsoft SQL Server 6.0.0
- Microsoft SQL Server 6.5.0
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