CVE-2026-73029

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Buffer Over-Read in Microsoft SQL Server

Publication date: 2026-09-08

Last updated on: 2026-09-15

Assigner: Microsoft Corporation

Description

Buffer over-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-2026-73029

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_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-126	The product reads from a buffer using buffer access mechanisms such as indexes or pointers that reference memory locations after the targeted buffer.

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Executive Summary

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

Impact Analysis

An attacker could exploit this to access confidential information such as user credentials, personal data, or database contents. This may lead to further attacks like data breaches or unauthorized system access.

Compliance Impact

This vulnerability could result in unauthorized data exposure, violating GDPR (data protection) and HIPAA (health information privacy) requirements. Organizations may face legal penalties, fines, or reputational damage.

Mitigation Strategies

Apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for SQL Server immediately to patch the buffer over-read vulnerability.

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