A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server caused by incorrect handling during processing of internal functions. Successful exploitation allows an attacker to execute code on a vulnerable SQL Server instance. The issue was later observed being used in attacks against externally exposed, unpatched SQL Server systems.
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This repository contains a proof-of-concept (PoC) exploit for CVE-2019-1068, a stack overflow vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. The repository consists of a README.md with background information and references, and a Python script (cve-2019-1068_DoS_PoC.py) that demonstrates the exploit. The script requires the user to provide a target SQL Server host, username, and password. It connects to the SQL Server using the pypyodbc library and sends a crafted SQL command (RESTORE FILELISTONLY FROM DISK='C:AAA';) that triggers the vulnerability, resulting in a denial of service (DoS) condition. The exploit targets Microsoft SQL Server on Windows platforms and requires network access and valid credentials. No weaponized or post-exploitation payload is included; the script is a minimal PoC for triggering the crash.
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A long-patched remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that attackers used to gain initial access to externally exposed, unpatched SQL servers.
A remote code execution vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.
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