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CVE-2002-1145

10.0 · HIGH

The xp_runwebtask stored procedure in the Web Tasks component of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 can be executed by PUB…

Published Oct 28, 2002microsoftEPSS 8.34%

Overview

CVE-2002-1145 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_engine. It was published on October 28, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The xp_runwebtask stored procedure in the Web Tasks component of Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 can be executed by PUBLIC, which allows an attacker to gain privileges by updating a webtask that is owned by the database owner through the msdb.dbo.mswebtasks table, which does not have strong permissions.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103487044122900&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103486356413404&w=2Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20030126-ms02-061.shtmlRefwww.iss.net/security_center/static/10388.phpRefwww.nextgenss.com/advisories/mssql-webtasks.txtRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/5980Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-061Refmarc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=103487044122900&w=2Refmarc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=103486356413404&w=2Refwww.cisco.com/warp/public/707/cisco-sa-20030126-ms02-061.shtml

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1145?

CVE-2002-1145 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft data_engine. It was published on October 28, 2002 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2002-1145?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2002-1145?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update data_engine to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2002-1145?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2002-1145 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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