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CVE-2008-5416

9.0 · HIGH

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 8.00.2050, 8.00.2039, and earlier; SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4; SQL Server 2005 SP2 and 9.00.1399.06; SQL Server 2000…

Published Dec 10, 2008microsoftCWE-119EPSS 87.04%

Overview

CVE-2008-5416 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sql_server. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Heap-based buffer overflow in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 8.00.2050, 8.00.2039, and earlier; SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4; SQL Server 2005 SP2 and 9.00.1399.06; SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) on Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SP2; and Windows Internal Database (WYukon) SP2 allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (access violation exception) or execute arbitrary code by calling the sp_replwritetovarbin extended stored procedure with a set of invalid parameters that trigger memory overwrite, aka "SQL Server sp_replwritetovarbin Limited Memory Overwrite Vulnerability."

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

Refarchives.neohapsis.com/archives/fulldisclosure/2008-12/0304.htmlRefosvdb.org/50917Refsecunia.com/advisories/33034Refsecurityreason.com/securityalert/4706Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1021363Refsecuritytracker.com/id?1021490Refsupport.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-055.htmRefwww.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/696644Refwww.microsoft.com/technet/security/advisory/961040.mspxRefwww.sec-consult.com/files/20081209_mssql-2000-sp_replwritetovarbin_memwrite.txt

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-5416?

CVE-2008-5416 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft sql_server. It was published on December 10, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2008-5416?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-5416?

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-2008-5416?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-5416 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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