Use after free in Microsoft SQL Server allows local privilege gain
Key facts
- Attack vector
- Local
- Privileges required
- Low
- User interaction
- None
- Attack complexity
- High
- Impact type
- Code execution
- Confidentiality · integrity · availability
- High · High · High
- Fix status
- Fixed
Attack profile from CVSS 3.1 · CNA. Fix status from CNA. Impact type from CWE-416 and the CVSS impact.
Summary
Microsoft SQL Server contains a use after free flaw (CWE-416) that lets an authorized local attacker with low privileges escalate their privileges. Exploitation requires high complexity conditions. Affected are Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) from 15.0.0 before 15.0.2200.2, Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU32) from 15.0.4003.23 before 15.0.4500.2, and other products.
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-30
Description from the CNA
Use after free in SQL Server allows an authorized attacker to elevate privileges locally.
Why it matters now
SSVC decision points
CISA ADP · SSVC 2.0.3
- Exploitation
- None
- Automatable
- No
- Technical impact
- Total
The decision (Track, Attend, Act) also depends on your mission and well-being impact; see CISA's SSVC guide.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions | Fixed in | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) | 15.0.0 to before 15.0.2200.2 | 15.0.2200.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU32) | 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4500.2 | 15.0.4500.2 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) | 16.0.0 to before 16.0.1210.3 | 16.0.1210.3 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27) | 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.5 | 16.0.4305.5 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) | 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.4 | 17.0.5015.4 | Patch available | CNA |
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) | 17.0.1050.2 to before 17.0.1145.4 | 17.0.1145.4 | Patch available | CNA |
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.0 to before 15.0.2200.2 Fixed in 15.0.2200.2 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU32) VendorMicrosoft Affected 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4500.2 Fixed in 15.0.4500.2 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.0 to before 16.0.1210.3 Fixed in 16.0.1210.3 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27) VendorMicrosoft Affected 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.5 Fixed in 16.0.4305.5 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.4 Fixed in 17.0.5015.4 Patch available CNA
- Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) VendorMicrosoft Affected 17.0.1050.2 to before 17.0.1145.4 Fixed in 17.0.1145.4 Patch available CNA
CPE configurations NVD · 3
| CPE | Versions | Role | Vendor |
|---|---|---|---|
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | 15.0.2000.5 to before 15.0.2200.2; 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4500.2 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | 16.0.1000.6 to before 16.0.1210.3; 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.5 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
| cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* | 17.0.1000.7 to before 17.0.1145.4; 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.4 | Vulnerable | Microsoft |
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2019:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 15.0.2000.5 to before 15.0.2200.2; 15.0.4003.23 to before 15.0.4500.2 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2022:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 16.0.1000.6 to before 16.0.1210.3; 16.0.4003.1 to before 16.0.4305.5 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
- cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:sql_server_2025:*:*:*:*:*:*:x64:* Versions 17.0.1000.7 to before 17.0.1145.4; 17.0.4006.2 to before 17.0.5015.4 Vulnerable ·Microsoft
Remediation
Install 15.0.2200.2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR), 15.0.4500.2 for Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU32), 16.0.1210.3 for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR), 16.0.4305.5 for Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27), 17.0.5015.4 for Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) and 17.0.1145.4 for Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR).
Written with Claude Haiku 5.5 from the sources below · 2026-10-30
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2019 (GDR) (Microsoft) Fixed in 15.0.2200.2
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2019 for x64-based Systems (CU32) (Microsoft) Fixed in 15.0.4500.2
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2022 (GDR) (Microsoft) Fixed in 16.0.1210.3
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2022 for x64-based Systems (CU27) (Microsoft) Fixed in 16.0.4305.5
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (CU9) (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.0.5015.4
- Fix · CNA Microsoft SQL Server 2025 for x64-based Systems (GDR) (Microsoft) Fixed in 17.0.1145.4
Timeline
- 2026-10-13 Threatist record created from CVE-2026-85876
- 2026-10-13 Alias added: GHSA-wv9g-3m24-8332
- 2026-10-14 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-14 Priority changed: MEDIUM → LOW
- 2026-10-16 CISA SSVC decision points changed
- 2026-10-30 Affected versions changed · CNA
References
More Microsoft Sql Server 2019 vulnerabilities
- TI-2024-19132 Microsoft ODBC Driver for SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 8.8
- TI-2025-31689 Microsoft SQL Server Information Disclosure Vulnerability CVSS 3.1HIGH 7.5
- TI-2026-39042 Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2026-39041 Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-25283 Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
- TI-2024-24853 Microsoft SQL Server Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability CVSS 3.1CRITICAL 9.8
Sources
- CVE-2026-85876 · CVE Program
- CVE-2026-85876 · NVD
- FIRST EPSS
- GHSA-wv9g-3m24-8332 · GitHub Advisory Database · CC BY 4.0
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