DB: Microsoft SQL Server Query Convert Parameter Overflow
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability in Microsoft's SQL Server. A successful attack can lead to a buffer overflow and arbitrary remote code execution within the context of the server.
Extended Description
Microsoft SQL Server is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability because it fails to perform adequate boundary checks on user-supplied input. Authenticated attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code and completely compromise affected computers. Failed attacks will likely cause denial-of-service conditions.
Affected Products
Microsoft sql_server_2000
References
CVE: CVE-2008-0086
Short Name
DB:MS-SQL:CONVERT-OF
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DB
Keywords
CVE-2008-0086 Convert Microsoft Overflow Parameter Query SQL Server
Release Date
07/08/2008
Supported Platforms
srx-branch-12.3
srx-19.3
srx-branch-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.2
srx-branch-19.4
vsrx-19.4
mx-12.3
mx-19.4
vmx-19.4
mx-19.3
vsrx3bsd-19.4
srx-19.4
vsrx-12.3
vmx-19.3
vsrx-19.2
srx-12.3
Sigpack Version
3729
False Positive
Unknown
Vendors
Microsoft
Vmware
CVSS Score
9.0