# CVE-2008-0086: Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSD

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2008-07-08 · Updated: 2024-08-07

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Buffer overflow in the convert function in Microsoft SQL Server 2000 SP4, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE) allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted SQL expression.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020441
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14052
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30970
- http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.html
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2022/references
- https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-040
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/494082/100/0/threaded
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-190A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded

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