How severe is CVE-2015-1762?

CVE-2015-1762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-1762 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-1762?

CVE-2015-1762 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1762?

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-2015-1762 published?

CVE-2015-1762 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-1762

CVE-2015-1762 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 10% places it in the 95th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-74.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 10% (95th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-74
Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server
Published: 2015-07-14
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3 and SP4, 2008 R2 SP2 and SP3, 2012 SP1 and SP2, and 2014, when transactional replication is configured, does not prevent use of uninitialized memory in unspecified function calls, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging certain permissions and making a crafted query, as demonstrated by the VIEW SERVER STATE permission, aka "SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-1762?: Microsoft SQL Server 2008 SP3 and SP4, 2008 R2 SP2 and SP3, 2012 SP1 and SP2, and 2014, when transactional replication is configured, does not prevent use of uninitialized memory in unspecified function calls, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code by leveraging certain permissions and making a crafted query, as demonstrated by the VIEW SERVER STATE permission, aka "SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2015-1762?: CVE-2015-1762 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-1762 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 10% (95th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-1762?: CVE-2015-1762 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1762?: 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-2015-1762 published?: CVE-2015-1762 was published on 2015-07-14 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:r2_sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:r2_sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:sp3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2008:sp4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2012:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2012:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server:2014:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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