Default Null Password Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 2000, SQL Server 7.0, and MSDE 1.0

CVE-2000-1209 · HIGH Severity

AV:N/AC:L/AU:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

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.

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