Named Pipe Hijacking Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server

CVE-2003-0230

What is CVE-2003-0230?

The 'Named Pipe Hijacking' vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 7, 2000, and MSDE allows local users to exploit misconfigured security mechanisms. By hijacking a named pipe during the authentication process of another user, an attacker can gain unauthorized privileges. This flaw underscores the importance of securing local environments and validating user authentication methods to prevent exploitation.

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