CVE-2026
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Released: Sep 8, 2026
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Heap-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
The following table provides an exploitability assessment for this vulnerability at the time of original publication.
How could an attacker exploit this vulnerability?
An authenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by connecting to an affected SQL Server and submitting a specially crafted query or request that triggers a memory corruption condition, allowing the attacker to execute code on the server. Authentication is required; user interaction is not required.
Andrew Ruddick with Microsoft Red Team
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