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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Remote Data Source Function Contains Unchecked Buffers for Windows

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This security update from Microsoft resolves an unchecked buffer vulnerability in SQL Server 7.0 and 2000. The flaw allows remote code execution or service failure.

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  • Pros

    • Enables ad hoc connections to remote data sources.
    • Utilizes OLE DB providers for data access.
    • Allows direct invocation of OLE DB providers in queries.

  • Cons

    • Vulnerable to buffer overrun in OLE DB provider name handling.
    • Potential for SQL Server service to fail.
    • Risk of code execution in SQL Server security context.
    • Exploitable via crafted database queries.
    • Exploitable through front-end applications processing arbitrary queries.
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Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Remote Data Source Function Contains Unchecked Buffers for Windows

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GENERAL
Release
Latest update
Version
q316333
OPERATING SYSTEMS
Platform
Windows
Operating System
  • Windows 2000
  • Windows 10
  • Windows XP
  • Windows 98
Additional Requirements
MS SQL Server 2000
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