(MS14-044) Vulnerabilities in SQL Server Could Allow Elevation of Privilege (2984340)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2014-4061,CVE-2014-1820
Advisory Date: AUG 14, 2014
DESCRIPTION
This update resolves two vulnerabilities found in two components in several versions of Microsoft SQL Server. A cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the SQL Master Data Services that when exploited could allow elevation of privilege of an attacker in the vulnerable computer. In addition, a denial of service vulnerability exists in SQL Server that when exploited could require a manual restart of the affected computer in order for services to continue.
SOLUTION
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