How severe is CVE-2008-0085?

CVE-2008-0085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2008-0085 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-2008-0085?

CVE-2008-0085 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0085?

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

When was CVE-2008-0085 published?

CVE-2008-0085 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0085

CVE-2008-0085 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine 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. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-200.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 5.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 11% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-200
Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
Published: 2008-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

SQL Server 7.0 SP4, 2000 SP4, 2005 SP1 and SP2, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, 2005 Express Edition SP1 and SP2, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE); Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 SP4; and Internal Database (WYukon) SP2 does not initialize memory pages when reallocating memory, which allows database operators to obtain sensitive information (database contents) via unknown vectors related to memory page reuse.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0085?: SQL Server 7.0 SP4, 2000 SP4, 2005 SP1 and SP2, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, 2005 Express Edition SP1 and SP2, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE); Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 SP4; and Internal Database (WYukon) SP2 does not initialize memory pages when reallocating memory, which allows database operators to obtain sensitive information (database contents) via unknown vectors related to memory page reuse.
How severe is CVE-2008-0085?: CVE-2008-0085 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.0, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2008-0085 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-2008-0085?: CVE-2008-0085 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0085?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2008-0085 published?: CVE-2008-0085 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:data_engine:1.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:7.0:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp1:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp1:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp1:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:itanium:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:express:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_desktop_engine:2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:wmsde:2000:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:wyukon:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:wyukon:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:x64:*

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