Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft SQL Server Affects Remote Code Execution
CVE-2026-116941

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 For X64-based Systems (cu31)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 For X64-based Systems (cu32)
Vendor
CVE Published:
10 November 2026

What is CVE-2026-116941?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server may allow an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code on the server. By exploiting this flaw, threats can potentially spread through a network, impacting system integrity and confidentiality. Microsoft has released updates to address this vulnerability, and users are encouraged to apply the patches as soon as possible to ensure their systems are safeguarded.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.2150.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31) x64-based Systems 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3570.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) x64-based Systems 15.0.0 < 15.0.2210.4

References

https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE...
vendor-advisorypatch

CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
Low
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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