Vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio

CVE-2020-1455

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.

EPSS: 0.012 (65.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.3 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L.

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-1455?
CVE-2020-1455 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server Management Studio. CVSS score: 5.3/10. Published 2020-08-17.
How severe is CVE-2020-1455?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.3 out of 10.