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CVE-2020-1455:
Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2020-1455) was discovered in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) that exists when the application improperly handles files. The vulnerability was disclosed in August 2020 and affects SQL Server Management Studio versions 18.0 through 18.5.1 (NVD, TechTarget).
Technical details
The vulnerability received a CVSS v2.0 base score of 2.1 (LOW) and requires an attacker to first gain execution privileges on the victim system. The security flaw stems from improper file handling mechanisms within the SQL Server Management Studio application (NVD).
Impact
If successfully exploited, an attacker could trigger a denial of service condition in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio, disrupting the application's normal operation (NVD, Qualys).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft addressed the vulnerability by releasing SQL Server Management Studio version 18.6, which ensures proper file handling. Users are advised to upgrade to this version or later to mitigate the risk (Qualys).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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