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CVE-2026-67633 Microsoft CVE debrief
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server can be exploited by an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. The vulnerability, tracked as CVE-2026-67633, has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is considered medium severity. Microsoft SQL Server versions 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025 are affected. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T18:18:23.753Z and was last modified on 2026-09-16T13:01:52.040Z.
- Vendor
- Microsoft
- Product
- Microsoft SQL Server 2017 (CU 31)
- CVSS
- MEDIUM 6.5
- CISA KEV
- Not listed in stored evidence
- Original CVE published
- 2026-09-08
- Original CVE updated
- 2026-09-16
- Advisory published
- 2026-09-08
- Advisory updated
- 2026-09-16
Who should care
Defenders responsible for SQL Server instances, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users, should prioritize patching affected instances.
Why it matters
CVE-2026-67633 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server that can be exploited for denial of service. Defenders should prioritize patching affected instances, verifying inventory, and monitoring for suspicious activity.
- Denial of service over a network
- Potential disruption to database operations
- Need for patching affected SQL Server instances
- Verification of inventory and monitoring for suspicious activity
Technical summary
The vulnerability is an out-of-bounds read issue in Microsoft SQL Server that can be exploited by an authorized attacker to deny service over a network. Affected versions include SQL Server 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025. The vulnerability has a CVSS score of 6.5 and is considered medium severity. Defenders should prioritize patching affected SQL Server instances, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users.
Defensive priority
Defenders should prioritize patching affected SQL Server instances, especially those exposed to the internet or used by multiple users.
Recommended defensive actions
- Patch affected SQL Server instances
- Verify inventory of SQL Server instances
- Monitor for suspicious activity
Evidence notes
The CVE record and NVD entry provide details on the vulnerability, including its CVSS score and affected versions. The vulnerability affects Microsoft SQL Server versions 2017, 2019, 2022, and 2025. Defenders should verify inventory and monitor for suspicious activity. The CVE record was published on 2026-09-08T18:18:23.753Z and was last modified on 2026-09-16T13:01:52.040Z. Evidence is limited, and defenders should exercise caution when verifying affected scope and vendor guidance.
Sources and references
Verified primary and authoritative sources
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CVE-2026-67633 CVE Program record
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-67633
CVE Program - Official CVE Program record with source-provided CVE metadata.
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CVE-2026-67633 NVD vulnerability detail
Publisher, destination, and source semantics verified
URL: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2026-67633
NIST National Vulnerability Database - Official NIST NVD detail page and source-specific vulnerability assessment.
Supplemental references
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Source reference
Unverified legacy reference
URL: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2026-67633
[email protected] - Vendor Advisory, Patch
Methodology and review provenance
AI-assisted synthesis based on stored public vulnerability evidence. System validation, approval state, and publication status do not by themselves establish human review of this revision. PatchSiren helps prioritize defensive review and does not prove exposure or remediation on any system.