How severe is CVE-2002-0729?

CVE-2002-0729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2002-0729 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2002-0729?

CVE-2002-0729 affects Microsoft Sql Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0729?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2002-0729 published?

CVE-2002-0729 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2002-0729

CVE-2002-0729 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 11% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2002-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed 0x08 packet that is missing a colon separator.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-0729?: Microsoft SQL Server 2000 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service via a malformed 0x08 packet that is missing a colon separator.
How severe is CVE-2002-0729?: CVE-2002-0729 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2002-0729 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 11% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-0729?: CVE-2002-0729 affects Microsoft Sql Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-0729?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2002-0729 published?: CVE-2002-0729 was published on 2002-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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