CVE-2026-68781

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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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Published

2026-09-08

Last Modified

2026-09-15

Generated

2026-09-29

AI Q&A

2026-09-10

EPSS Evaluated

2026-09-27

NVD

CVE-2026-68781

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 vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in SQL Server. It allows an authorized attacker to read memory outside the intended boundaries over a network. This could lead to unauthorized information disclosure.

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access sensitive data stored in the database, such as user credentials or personal information. This may result in data breaches or privacy violations.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could lead to non-compliance with GDPR or HIPAA due to unauthorized data exposure. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage if exploited.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SQL Server to patch the out-of-bounds read vulnerability. Ensure network-level protections like firewalls are properly configured to limit unauthorized access.

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