CVE-2026-33120
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Untrusted Pointer Dereference in SQL Server Enables Remote Code Execution

Publication date: 2026-04-14

Last updated on: 2026-05-06

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description
Untrusted pointer dereference in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to execute code over a network.
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Published
2026-04-14
Last Modified
2026-05-06
Generated
2026-06-16
AI Q&A
2026-04-15
EPSS Evaluated
2026-06-15
NVD
CVE-2026-33120
EUVD
EUVD-2026-22637
Affected Vendors & Products
Showing 10 associated CPEs
Vendor Product Version / Range
microsoft sql_server_2016 From 13.0.6300.2 (inc) to 13.0.6485.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2016 From 13.0.7000.253 (inc) to 13.0.7080.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2017 From 14.0.1000.169 (inc) to 14.0.2105.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2017 From 14.0.3006.16 (inc) to 14.0.3525.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2019 From 15.0.2000.5 (inc) to 15.0.2165.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2019 From 15.0.4003.23 (inc) to 15.0.4465.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2022 From 16.0.1000.6 (inc) to 16.0.1175.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2022 From 16.0.4003.1 (inc) to 16.0.4250.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2025 From 17.0.1000.7 (inc) to 17.0.1110.1 (exc)
microsoft sql_server_2025 From 17.0.4006.2 (inc) to 17.0.4030.1 (exc)
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CWE ID Description
CWE-822 The product obtains a value from an untrusted source, converts this value to a pointer, and dereferences the resulting pointer.
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Compliance Impact

The vulnerability allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely on SQL Server, which could lead to unauthorized access, data breaches, or data integrity issues.

Such security breaches can impact compliance with standards and regulations like GDPR and HIPAA, which require protection of sensitive data and maintaining system integrity.

However, the provided information does not explicitly detail the direct effects on compliance with these standards.

Executive Summary

This vulnerability involves an untrusted pointer dereference in Microsoft SQL Server. It allows an authorized attacker to execute code remotely over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker with authorized access could exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code on the affected SQL Server remotely. This could lead to full compromise of the server, including unauthorized data access, data modification, or disruption of availability.

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