Although, SQL Server 2008 now has the ability to enforce policies, Windows Authentication Mode is still the recommended alternative for controlling access to SQL Server because this mode carries ...

SQL Server 2000 offers two security modes: Windows Authentication Mode and Mixed Mode. Windows Authentication Mode requires the user to be authenticated by NT or Win2K and is the new default for ...

If you are using mixed authentication mode (“SQL Server & Windows Authentication Mode”) you are vulnerable. SQL Server 2000, 2005, and 2008, running on all supported Windows platforms.

By Chris Paoli 07/08/2025 This month's Patch Tuesday is here, packed with 137 vulnerability fixes, including 14 rated critical and one publicly disclosed zero-day affecting Microsoft SQL Server.