Heap-Based Buffer Overflow in Microsoft SQL Server
CVE-2026-77481

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Microsoft
Status
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (cu 31)
Microsoft Sql Server 2017 (gdr)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (cu 32)
Microsoft Sql Server 2019 (gdr)
Vendor
CVE Published:
8 September 2026

What is CVE-2026-77481?

A heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server enables an authorized attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely via the network. This can potentially compromise the integrity and security of affected SQL Server installations. Proper security measures and timely updates are essential to safeguard against exploitation of this vulnerability.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.3550.4

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.2130.4

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32) x64-based Systems 15.0.0.0 < 15.0.4490.9

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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