How severe is CVE-2008-0086?

CVE-2008-0086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0086 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0086?

CVE-2008-0086 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0086?

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

When was CVE-2008-0086 published?

CVE-2008-0086 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0086

CVE-2008-0086 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Data Engine with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 62% places it in the 99th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 62% (99th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
Published: 2008-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL expression.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0086?: Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL expression.
How severe is CVE-2008-0086?: CVE-2008-0086 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0086 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 62% (99th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0086?: CVE-2008-0086 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0086?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2008-0086 published?: CVE-2008-0086 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (6)

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:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_desktop_engine:2000:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_express_edition:2005:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*

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