CVE-2019-1068
Microsoft Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server when it incorrectly handles processing of internal functions, aka 'Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.
Published: 2019-07-15 · In KEV since: 2026-08-26
Analysis
🔴 Critical — actively exploited
Weakness: Improper Input Validation (CWE-20). Fails to validate input before using it.
How it's exploited: Exploitable over the network (internet-reachable), with low privileges, no user interaction, and with low complexity.
Impact: Full compromise (confidentiality, integrity and availability).
Status: Active exploitation confirmed by CISA (KEV).
- Patch now: it is in CISA's actively-exploited catalog (KEV), with a deadline.
- Reduce exposure: keep it off the internet; firewall, VPN or network segmentation.
- Detect: turn this CVE into detection rules.
CVSS vector
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
The vector encodes how it's exploited (translated above, in the analysis). Break it down in the CVSS tool →
Sources: CISA KEV · EPSS · FIRST.org · NVD. Analysis derived from the CVSS vector and exploitation status (no AI). Informational; always verify against the vendor's official advisory.