CVE-2020-1455
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An attacker can cause Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio to crash, leading to a denial of service that disrupts its functionality. However, they must first have the ability to execute code on the victim's system to exploit this vulnerability.
Technical Description
A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) improperly handles files. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability to trigger a denial of service. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker would first require execution on the victim system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by ensuring Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio properly handles files.
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CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LExploit Resources
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Published
Aug 17, 2020
over 5 years ago
Last Modified
Feb 23, 2026
about 1 month ago
Vendor
microsoft
Product
sql server management studio
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