Pre-Auth Integer Overflow Found in SQL Server; Microsoft Patches It
wunderwuzzi23 · x · 2026-09-09
Security researcher wunderwuzzi disclosed a pre-authentication integer overflow vulnerability in SQL Server, evoking Slammer-era vibes though the practical impact is limited to denial-of-service. Microsoft has already shipped a fix — patch your servers now.
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