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Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability for Windows

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This review discusses a security vulnerability in Microsoft Data Access Components impacting SQL Server's OpenRowSet command, allowing potential database control by attackers.

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  • Pros

    • Provides supporting technologies for database access
    • Underlying support for T-SQL OpenRowSet command

  • Cons

    • Unchecked buffer vulnerability in MDAC functions
    • Exploitable by attackers for database control
    • Potential for operating system administrative privileges
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Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Unchecked Buffer Vulnerability for Windows

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Full Specifications

GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
ms02-040
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows NT
  • Windows 95
  • Windows 98
  • Windows 10
Additional Requirements
Windows 95/98/NT, Microsoft Data Access Components 2.5 Service Pack 2
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Prevent a malicious user from taking control of your SQL Server database.
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