How severe is CVE-2008-0107?

CVE-2008-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2008-0107 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2008-0107?

CVE-2008-0107 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0107?

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-2008-0107 published?

CVE-2008-0107 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2008-0107

CVE-2008-0107 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 35% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.0)
EPSS exploit prediction: 35% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-189
Affected product: Microsoft Data Engine
Published: 2008-07-08
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Integer underflow in 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 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) SMB or (2) WebDAV pathname for an on-disk file (aka stored backup file) with a crafted record size value, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "SQL Server Memory Corruption Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-0107?: Integer underflow in 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 allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a (1) SMB or (2) WebDAV pathname for an on-disk file (aka stored backup file) with a crafted record size value, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, aka "SQL Server Memory Corruption Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2008-0107?: CVE-2008-0107 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.0, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2008-0107 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 35% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2008-0107?: CVE-2008-0107 primarily affects Microsoft Data Engine. In total, 18 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2008-0107?: 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-2008-0107 published?: CVE-2008-0107 was published on 2008-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (18)

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:express:*:*:*:*:*
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:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2005:sp2:express:*:*:*:*:*
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_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:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x32:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:*:x64:*:*:*:*:*

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