CVE-2008-0085

Name: CVE-2008-0085
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-07-08T23:41:00+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.68%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-0085 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. SQL Server 7.0 SP4, 2000 SP4, 2005 SP1 and SP2, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, 2005 Express Edition SP1 and SP2, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE); Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 SP4; and Internal Database (WYukon) SP2 does not initialize memory pages when reallocating memory, which allows database operators to obtain sensitive information (database contents) via unknown vectors related to memory page reuse.. EPSS estimates a 10.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

SQL Server 7.0 SP4, 2000 SP4, 2005 SP1 and SP2, 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE 2000) SP4, 2005 Express Edition SP1 and SP2, and 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE); Microsoft Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0 SP4; and Internal Database (WYukon) SP2 does not initialize memory pages when reallocating memory, which allows database operators to obtain sensitive information (database contents) via unknown vectors related to memory page reuse.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.68%

95.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Data Engine	1.0	Sp4
Microsoft	Sql Server	7.0	Sp4
Microsoft	Sql Server	2000	Sp4
Microsoft	Sql Server	2005	Sp1
Microsoft	Sql Server Desktop Engine	2000	Sp4
Microsoft	Wmsde	2000	—
Microsoft	Wyukon	All versions	Sp2

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/30970Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-190A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2022/referencesBroken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-040Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14213Third Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/30970Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020441Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA08-190A.htmlThird Party Advisory, US Government Resource
http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.vmware.com/support/vsphere4/doc/vsp_vc41_u1_rel_notes.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2022/referencesBroken Link
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2008/ms08-040Patch, Vendor Advisory
https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A14213Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 8, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-0085?

How severe is CVE-2008-0085?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-0085 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-0085?

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