Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Summary

Stack-based buffer overflow in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges over a network.

Remediation

1. Inventory every Microsoft Sql Server 2017 deployment, including staging.
2. Upgrade Microsoft Sql Server 2017 to the fixed version for your release line, listed under Affected versions.
3. Confirm the running version after the upgrade.

References

• Patchhttps://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-96956