CVE-2026-77485
CVE-2026-77485 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server 2017 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-416.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (17th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-416
- Affected product: Microsoft Sql Server 2017
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Use after free in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-77485?
- Use after free in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
- How severe is CVE-2026-77485?
- CVE-2026-77485 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2026-77485 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (17th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2026-77485?
- CVE-2026-77485 primarily affects Microsoft Sql Server 2017. In total, 4 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2026-77485?
- 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-2026-77485 published?
- CVE-2026-77485 was published on 2026-09-08 and last updated on 2026-09-15.
References
Affected products (4)
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2017:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:*
More vulnerabilities in Microsoft Sql Server 2017
- CVE-2026-67631 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-54118 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Deserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-54117 — Critical (CVSS 9.8): Deserialization of untrusted data in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-78442 — High (CVSS 8.8): Heap-based buffer overflow in Windows OLE DB allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
- CVE-2026-77487 — High (CVSS 8.8): Improper access control in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.
- CVE-2026-77486 — High (CVSS 8.8): Integer overflow or wraparound in SQL Server allows an unauthorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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