# CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

> CVE-2019-1068: Microsoft SQL Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability. CVSS 8.8 (CVSS 3.1), in CISA KEV.

Canonical: https://rewindex.com/cve/CVE-2019-1068
Last updated: 2026-08-27T04:16:38Z

- Published: 2019-07-15 18:56 UTC · Updated: 2026-08-27 04:16 UTC · Assigner: microsoft
- CVSS: 8.8 (CVSS 3.1) · Severity: High · Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS: 57.3%, 99th percentile (scored 2026-10-25)
- CISA KEV: yes, added 2026-08-26, federal due date 2026-08-29, ransomware use: Unknown

## Description

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'.

## CISA required action

Apply mitigations in accordance with vendor instructions, ensuring compliance with CISA’s BOD 26-04 Prioritizing Security Updates Based on Risk (see URL in Notes) guidance and CISA’s “Forensics Triage Requirements” (see URL in Notes). Follow applicable BOD 26-04 guidance for cloud services or discontinue use of the product if mitigations are unavailable. Stakeholders are responsible for evaluating each asset's internet exposure and ensuring adherence to BOD 26-04 patching guidelines.

## Affected vendors and products

- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 2 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (CU)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for 32-bit Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (CU)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2014 Service Pack 3 for x64-based Systems (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1 (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2 (GDR)
- Microsoft: Microsoft SQL Server 2017 for x64-based Systems (GDR)

## References

- [CVE record on cve.org](https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2019-1068)
- [NVD entry](https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-1068)
- [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1068)

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