Out-of-bounds Read in SQL Server

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Out-of-bounds read in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network.

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Meta Information

Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-09

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-68780

Affected Vendors & Products

Vendor	Product	Version / Range
microsoft	sql_server_2022	to 16.0.1200.5 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2022	From 16.0.4003.1 (inc) to 16.0.4275.2 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2017	to 14.0.2130.4 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2017	From 14.0.3006.16 (inc) to 14.0.3550.4 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2019	to 15.0.2190.7 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2019	From 15.0.4003.23 (inc) to 15.0.4490.9 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2025	to 17.0.1135.8 (exc)
microsoft	sql_server_2025	From 17.0.4006.2 (inc) to 17.0.4085.5 (exc)

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Exploitability

CWE

KEV

CWE ID	Description
CWE-125	The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.

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Executive Summary

This is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server. It allows an authorized attacker to read memory outside the intended buffer, potentially exposing sensitive data over a network.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential information stored in the database, such as user credentials or personal data, without needing elevated privileges beyond basic authorization.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SQL Server to patch the out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Monitor Microsoft's security advisories for updates and ensure all systems are updated promptly.

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