CVE-2018-8273

Name: CVE-2018-8273
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-08-15T17:29:03.393+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 29.21%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8273 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.. EPSS estimates a 29.21% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the Microsoft SQL Server that could allow remote code execution on an affected system, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft SQL Server.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

9.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

29.21%

97.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Sql Server	2016	Sp1
Microsoft	Sql Server	2017	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104967Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041467Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8273Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 15, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8273?

How severe is CVE-2018-8273?

CVE-2018-8273 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 29.21% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8273?

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