How severe is CVE-2014-4061?

CVE-2014-4061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-4061 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-4061?

CVE-2014-4061 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-4061?

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

When was CVE-2014-4061 published?

CVE-2014-4061 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-4061

CVE-2014-4061 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 26% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-399.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 26% (98th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-399
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2014-08-12
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3, 2008 R2 SP2, and 2012 SP1 does not properly control use of stack memory for processing of T-SQL batch commands, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via a crafted T-SQL statement, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Stack Overrun Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-4061?: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3, 2008 R2 SP2, and 2012 SP1 does not properly control use of stack memory for processing of T-SQL batch commands, which allows remote authenticated users to cause a denial of service (daemon hang) via a crafted T-SQL statement, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Stack Overrun Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2014-4061?: CVE-2014-4061 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-4061 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 26% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-4061?: CVE-2014-4061 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 8 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4061?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-4061 published?: CVE-2014-4061 was published on 2014-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (8)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:r2_sp2:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:r2_sp2:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:r2_sp2:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:sp3:itanium:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:sp3:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:sp3:x86:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2012:sp1:x64:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2012:sp1:x86:*:*:*:*:*

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