DB: MSSQL Replwritetovarbin Query
This signature detects attempts to exploit a known vulnerability against Microsoft MS-SQL server. A successful attack can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Extended Description
Microsoft SQL Server is prone to a remote memory-corruption vulnerability because it fails to properly handle 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. The issue affects the following: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Affected Products
Microsoft sql_server_2005
Short Name
DB:MS-SQL:REPLWRITETIVARBIN-DB
Severity
Major
Recommended
False
Recommended Action
Drop
Category
DB
Keywords
CVE-2008-5416 MSSQL Query Replwritetovarbin bid:32710
Release Date
12/23/2008
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