CVE-2007-4814
CVE-2007-4814 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 46% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.5)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 46% (99th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in the SQLServer ActiveX control in the Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL (sqldmo.dll) 2000.085.2004.00 in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager 8.05.2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument to the Start method.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2007-4814?
- Buffer overflow in the SQLServer ActiveX control in the Distributed Management Objects OLE DLL (sqldmo.dll) 2000.085.2004.00 in Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise Manager 8.05.2004 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long second argument to the Start method.
- How severe is CVE-2007-4814?
- CVE-2007-4814 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
- Is CVE-2007-4814 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 46% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2007-4814?
- CVE-2007-4814 affects Microsoft Sql Server. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2007-4814?
- 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-2007-4814 published?
- CVE-2007-4814 was published on 2007-09-11 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- http://retrogod.altervista.org/microsoft_sqldmo.html
- http://securityreason.com/securityalert/3112
- http://www.osvdb.org/38399
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/478822/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/25594
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/36509
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4379
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/4398
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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