CVE-2002-1123

Microsoft SQL Server <2000 - RCE

Title source: llm

Description

Buffer overflow in the authentication function for Microsoft SQL Server 2000 and Microsoft Desktop Engine (MSDE) 2000 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long request to TCP port 1433, aka the "Hello" overflow.

Exploits (3)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Metasploit · rubyremotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/16398
exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Dave Aitel · remotewindows
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/21693
metasploit WORKING POC GOOD
by MC · rubypocwin
https://github.com/rapid7/metasploit-framework/blob/master/modules/exploits/windows/mssql/ms02_056_hello.rb

Scores

EPSS 0.8914
EPSS Percentile 99.5%

Details

Status published
Products (2)
microsoft/data_engine 2000
microsoft/sql_server 2000 (3 CPE variants)
Published Sep 24, 2002
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026