CVE-2000-1085
CVE-2000-1085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The xp_peekqueue function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) does not properly restrict the length of a buffer before calling the srv_paraminfo function in the SQL Server API for Extended Stored Procedures (XP), which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands, aka the "Extended Stored Procedure Parameter Parsing" vulnerability.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2000-1085?
- The xp_peekqueue function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and SQL Server Desktop Engine (MSDE) does not properly restrict the length of a buffer before calling the srv_paraminfo function in the SQL Server API for Extended Stored Procedures (XP), which allows an attacker to cause a denial of service or execute arbitrary commands, aka the "Extended Stored Procedure Parameter Parsing" vulnerability.
- How severe is CVE-2000-1085?
- CVE-2000-1085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2000-1085 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2000-1085?
- CVE-2000-1085 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2000-1085?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2000-1085 published?
- CVE-2000-1085 was published on 2001-01-09 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=97570884410184&w=2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/2040
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2000/ms00-092
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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