CVE-2003-0232

7.2 HIGH 4% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and MSDE allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a certain request to the Local Procedure Calls (LPC) port that leads to a buffer overflow.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 4.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2003-08-27 04:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 22:01 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 4.1% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.2 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2003-08-27 04:00 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 22:01 UTC
Exploit probability: 4.1% · EPSS, next 30 days
Record status: Modified

Affected

Microsoft Data Engine 1.0
Microsoft Sql Server 7.0
Microsoft Sql Server 2000

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.2

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Authentication: None
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

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

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record