Denial of Service Vulnerability in SQL Server by Microsoft
CVE-2026-94520

4.9MEDIUM

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:
13 October 2026

What is CVE-2026-94520?

An externally-controlled format string vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server may allow a skilled attacker to conduct denial of service attacks over a network. This flaw can lead to the disruption of services, potentially making the affected SQL Server instances inaccessible. It is crucial for organizations using SQL Server to implement recommended security patches to mitigate this threat effectively.

Affected Version(s)

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR) x64-based Systems 14.0.0 < 14.0.2140.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (CU31) x64-based Systems 14.0.3006.16 < 14.0.3560.2

Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) x64-based Systems 15.0.0 < 15.0.2200.2

References

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

CVSS V3.1

Score:
4.9
Severity:
MEDIUM
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
High
User Interaction:
None
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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