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CVE-2018-8273
CRITICAL
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.
Published: Aug 15, 2018
Modified: Jun 17, 2026
CWE-787
CVSS Metrics
CVSSv3
Attack Vector:
NETWORK
Attack Complexity:
LOW
Privileges Required:
NONE
User Interaction:
NONE
Scope:
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality Impact:
HIGH
Integrity Impact:
HIGH
Availability Impact:
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products (3)
| Vendor | Product | Version |
|---|---|---|
| microsoft | sql_server | 2016 |
| microsoft | sql_server | 2016 |
| microsoft | sql_server | 2017 |
GitHub Security Advisory GHSA-xq9g-9hx4-3c38
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code...
References (6)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273 Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467 Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273 Patch, Vendor Advisory
Risk Scores
CVSS Score
9.8 / 10
EPSS Score
29.21%
Top 2% most likely to be exploited
Threat Score
48 / 100
Data Sources
NVD
EPSS
GitHub