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CVE-2007-4814

7.5 · HIGH

Buffer overflow in the SQLServer ActiveX control in the Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL (sqldmo.dll) 2000.085.2004.00 in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager 8.05.2004 allows remote attac…

Published Sep 11, 2007microsoftCWE-119EPSS 45.71%

Overview

CVE-2007-4814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sql_server. It was published on September 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Buffer overflow in the SQLServer ActiveX control in the Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL (sqldmo.dll) 2000.085.2004.00 in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager 8.05.2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument to the Start method.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update sql_server 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

Refretrogod.altervista.org/microsoft_sqldmo.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3112Refwww.osvdb.org/38399Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478822/100/0/threadedRefwww.securityfocus.com/bid/25594Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36509Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4379Refwww.exploit-db.com/exploits/4398Refretrogod.altervista.org/microsoft_sqldmo.htmlRefsecurityreason.com/securityalert/3112

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2007-4814?

CVE-2007-4814 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sql_server. It was published on September 11, 2007 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2007-4814?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, 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-2007-4814?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update sql_server 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-2007-4814?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2007-4814 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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