CVE-2026-68778: CWE-125: Out-of-bounds Read in Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Description
CVE-2026-68778 is an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) that allows an authorized attacker to disclose information over a network. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5, indicating medium severity. An official fix is available from Microsoft.
CVSS v3.1
Score 6.5medium
Affected software
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (GDR)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (CU 32)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (CU 26)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 (CU8)
Microsoft
Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
Weaknesses
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Technical Analysis
This vulnerability involves an out-of-bounds read in Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) that can be exploited by an authorized attacker to disclose information remotely. The CVSS 3.1 vector indicates network attack vector, low attack complexity, requires privileges, no user interaction, and results in high confidentiality impact without affecting integrity or availability. Microsoft has published an official fix for the affected versions.
Potential Impact
An authorized attacker can exploit this vulnerability to disclose sensitive information over the network. There is no impact on integrity or availability. No known exploits are reported in the wild at this time.
Mitigation Recommendations
An official fix is available from Microsoft. Users should apply the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of SQL Server 2017 (CU 31) to remediate this vulnerability. Refer to the Microsoft security advisory at https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68778 for detailed patching instructions.
Technical Details
- Data Version
- 5.2
- Assigner Short Name
- microsoft
- Date Reserved
- 2026-07-31T16:33:08.215Z
- Cvss Version
- 3.1
- State
- PUBLISHED
- Remediation Level
- official-fix
- Vendor Advisory Urls
- [{"url":"https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-68778","vendor":"Microsoft"}]
Threat ID: 6aa044d0acd9273b49fa7bd8
Added to database: 09/08/2026, 17:24:32 UTC
Last enriched: 10/16/2026, 20:52:47 UTC
Last updated: 10/21/2026, 13:40:30 UTC
Views: 26
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