CVE-2002-0721

Name: CVE-2002-0721
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2002-09-05T04:00:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 46.31%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2002-0721 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3) xp_displayparamstmt.. EPSS estimates a 46.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft SQL Server 7.0 and 2000 installs with weak permissions for extended stored procedures that are associated with helper functions, which could allow unprivileged users, and possibly remote attackers, to run stored procedures with administrator privileges via (1) xp_execresultset, (2) xp_printstatements, or (3) xp_displayparamstmt.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

46.31%

98.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Data Engine	1.0
Microsoft	Data Engine	2000
Microsoft	Sql Server	7.0
Microsoft	Sql Server	2000

References

http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2002-q3/0087.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102950473002959&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=102950792606475&w=2
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/399531US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/818939US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/939675US Government Resource
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/mssql-esppu.txt
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-043
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/ntbugtraq/2002-q3/0087.html
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=102950473002959&w=2
http://marc.info/?l=ntbugtraq&m=102950792606475&w=2
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/399531US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/818939US Government Resource
http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/939675US Government Resource
http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/mssql-esppu.txt
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2002/ms02-043

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2002
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2002-0721?

How severe is CVE-2002-0721?

Severity scoring for CVE-2002-0721 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 46.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0721?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST