CVE Catalog
CVE-1999-0999
MediumExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Very high risk21.68%
97th percentile - higher than 97% of all known CVEs
Summary
Microsoft SQL 7.0 server allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a malformed TDS packet.
Risk Assessment
An attacker can remotely block access to the server, leading to downtime for applications relying on the database.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the SQL server to the latest version and monitor network traffic for suspicious packets.
Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft SQL 7.0 server allows a remote attacker to cause a denial of service via a malformed TDS packet.