CVE-1999-1556
HighExploitation Probability (EPSS)
Elevated risk64th percentile - higher than 64% of all known CVEs
Summary
Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 uses weak encryption for the password for the SQLExecutiveCmdExec account and stores it in an accessible portion of the registry. This could allow local users to gain privileges by reading and decrypting the CmdExecAccount value.
Risk Assessment
Local users may gain unauthorized privileges, posing a serious threat to the security of the system and data.
Recommendation
It is recommended to upgrade to a newer version of SQL Server and implement stronger password encryption methods.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft SQL Server 6.5 uses weak encryption for the password for the SQLExecutiveCmdExec account and stores it in an accessible portion of the registry, which could allow local users to gain privileges by reading and decrypting the CmdExecAccount value.