Microsoft SQL Server data buffer denial of service

mssql-data-buffer-dos (17542) The risk level is classified as MediumMedium Risk

Description:

Microsoft SQL Server is vulnerable to a denial of service attack. A remote attacker could send a 700000 byte specially-crafted buffer to cause the server to crash.


Consequences:

Denial of Service

Remedy:

No remedy available as of July 9, 2011.

References:

  • BID-11265: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Denial Of Service Vulnerability
  • CVE-2004-1560: Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (mssqlserver service halt) via a long request to TCP port 1433, possibly triggering a buffer overflow.
  • SA12680: Microsoft SQL Server Denial of Service Vulnerability
  • SECTRACK ID: 1011434: Microsoft SQL Server Can Be Crashed By Remote Users Sending a Specially Crafted Large Buffer

Platforms Affected:

  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 SP1
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 SP2
  • Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 SP3

Reported:

Sep 28, 2004

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