How to prevent Sql-Injection on User-Generated Sql Queries

Question

I have a project (private, ASP.net website, password protected with https) where one of the requirements is that the user be able to enter Sql queries that will directly query t

Answer 1

Although I agree with Joel Coehoorn and SQLMenace, some of us do have "requirements". Instead of having them send ad Hoc queries, why not create a visual query builder, like the ones found in the MS sample applications found at asp.net, or try this link.

I am not against the points made by Joel. He is correct. Having users (remember we are talking users here, they could care less about what you want to enforce) throw queries is like an app without a "Business Logic Layer", not to mention the additional questions to be answered when certain results does not match other supporting application results.