Buffer Over-Read Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2026-116943

7.5HIGH

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-2026-116943?

A buffer over-read vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server can enable an unauthorized attacker to access sensitive information transmitted over the network. This flaw allows an attacker to exploit the memory allocation in SQL Server, potentially leading to the exposure of confidential data. Organizations using affected versions should prioritize patching and review their security measures to mitigate the risk of information disclosure.

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:
7.5
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
None
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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