CVE-2001-0879
CVE-2001-0879 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. 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 5.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 8% (94th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Format string vulnerability in the C runtime functions in SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2001-0879?
- Format string vulnerability in the C runtime functions in SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 allows attackers to cause a denial of service.
- How severe is CVE-2001-0879?
- CVE-2001-0879 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2001-0879 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 8% (94th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2001-0879?
- CVE-2001-0879 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2001-0879?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2001-0879 published?
- CVE-2001-0879 was published on 2001-12-20 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=100891252317406&w=2
- http://www.atstake.com/research/advisories/2001/a122001-1.txt
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3732
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2001/ms01-060
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/7725
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A253
Affected products (5)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_nt:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_xp:*:gold:*:*:*:*:*:*
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