Explore the latest news and trends  

Sign up for our weekly security newsletter


Be the first to receive important updates on security





Send

Microsoft Confirms Vulnerability in its SQL Server

According to the news reports published by PCWorld on December 29, 2008, Microsoft has confirmed that it has been working on a critical a security flaw in SQL Server for over eight months (since April 2008).

The reports state that in a security advisory by Microsoft issued on December 29, 2008, the software giant indicated that the flaw could be exploited to execute malicious programs on systems having versions of Microsoft SQL 2005 and Microsoft SQL 2000. Apart from these versions, the advisory said that the flaw could impact Windows Internal Database, Microsoft SQL 2005 Express Edition, Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (MSDE) and Microsoft SQL Server 2000 Desktop Engine (WMSDE).

According to the reports, the vulnerability residing in the stored procedure extended d...

ยป SPAMfighter News - 1/8/2009

3 simple steps to update drivers on your Windows PCSlow PC? Optimize your Slow PC with SLOW-PCfighter!Email Cluttered with Spam? Free Spam Filter!

Dear Reader

We are happy to see you are reading our IT Security News.

We do believe, that the foundation for a good work environment starts with fast, secure and high performing computers. If you agree, then you should take a look at our Business Solutions to Spam Filter & Antivirus for even the latest version of Exchange Servers - your colleagues will appreciate it!

Go back to previous page
Next