CVE-1999-0999

Summary

CVE-1999-0999 refers to a vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 7.0, where a remote attacker can trigger a denial-of-service condition by sending a malformed TDS (Tabular Data Stream) packet. This packet manipulation can overload the server's resources, causing the service to become unresponsive and become unavailable to legitimate users. The vulnerability can lead to significant downtime and potential loss of productivity for affected organizations. It is crucial that SQL Server 7.0 users patch their systems with the available Microsoft fix to mitigate this risk.

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