How severe is CVE-2003-0230?

CVE-2003-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2003-0230 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2003-0230?

CVE-2003-0230 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2003-0230?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2003-0230 published?

CVE-2003-0230 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2003-0230

CVE-2003-0230 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-264.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (81st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-264
Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
Published: 2003-08-27
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and MSDE allows local users to gain privileges by hijacking a named pipe during the authentication of another user, aka the "Named Pipe Hijacking" vulnerability.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2003-0230?: Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and MSDE allows local users to gain privileges by hijacking a named pipe during the authentication of another user, aka the "Named Pipe Hijacking" vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2003-0230?: CVE-2003-0230 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2003-0230 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (81st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2003-0230?: CVE-2003-0230 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2003-0230?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2003-0230 published?: CVE-2003-0230 was published on 2003-08-27 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:*:desktop_engine:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp3a:*:*:*:*:*:*

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