Description
The "sa" account is installed with a default null password on (1) Microsoft SQL Server 2000, (2) SQL Server 7.0, and (3) Data Engine (MSDE) 1.0, including third party packages that use these products such as (4) Tumbleweed Secure Mail (MMS) (5) Compaq Insight Manager, and (6) Visio 2000, which allows remote attackers to gain privileges, as exploited by worms such as Voyager Alpha Force and Spida.
Products
- Compaq Insight Manager 7.0
- Compaq Insight Manager 7.0 SP1
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 1.1
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 1.21
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1b
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.1c
- Compaq Insight Manager XE 2.2
- Microsoft data_engine 1.0
- Microsoft sql_server_desktop_engine 2000
Questions to Ask Vendors
- Can you confirm whether your systems are affected by CVE-2000-1209, and if so, what steps are you currently taking to mitigate this vulnerability?
- What is your estimated timeline for fully resolving CVE-2000-1209 in your products or services, and how will you communicate updates on this issue to us as your customer?
Recommended Actions
- Check out the advisory links provided below.
References