CVE Catalog

CVE-2002-1138

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, including Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, writes output files for scheduled jobs under its own privileges instead of the entity that launched it. This allows attackers to overwrite system files.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to system integrity, allowing attackers to modify critical system files, which can lead to serious security issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to upgrade to the latest version of SQL Server and implement appropriate access controls to limit the ability of unauthorized entities to run scheduled jobs.

Related vulnerabilities

Original NVD description (English source)

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000, including Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000, writes output files for scheduled jobs under its own privileges instead of the entity that launched it, which allows attackers to overwrite system files, aka "Flaw in Output File Handling for Scheduled Jobs."

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS