SB2018081421 - Remote buffer overflow in Microsoft SQL Server
Published: August 14, 2018
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018081421
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8273)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error when processing SQL queries. A remote attacker with ability to manipulate SQL query can trigger buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the vulnerable database server in the context of the SQL Server Database Engine service account.
Please, note this vulnerability can be also exploited by anonymous attacker via SQL injection vulnerability.Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.