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CVE-2003-0496

HighPublished

Microsoft SQL Server before Windows 2000 SP4 allows local users to gain privileges as the SQL Server user by calling the xp_fileexist extended stored...

Published: Jul 10, 2003
Updated: Aug 8, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Jul 8, 2003

Primary CVSS

7.2/ 10High

nvd · CVSS 2.0

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

EPSS probability estimate

4.6%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 91.2%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Microsoft SQL Server before Windows 2000 SP4 allows local users to gain privileges as the SQL Server user by calling the xp_fileexist extended stored procedure with a named pipe as an argument instead of a normal file.

Sources

Microsoft Windows Server 2000 - CreateFile API Named Pipe Privilege Escalation (1)Exploit
Maceo · windows · Jul 8, 2003
Microsoft Windows Server 2000 - CreateFile API Named Pipe Privilege Escalation (2)Exploit
Maceo · windows · Jul 8, 2003

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