CVE-2016-7249
First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified pointer, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors, aka "SQL RDBMS Engine Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7249?
CVE-2016-7249 is classified as an Elevation of Privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7249?
To fix CVE-2016-7249, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2016.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-7249?
Remote authenticated users of Microsoft SQL Server 2016 are affected by CVE-2016-7249.
What impact does CVE-2016-7249 have on my system?
CVE-2016-7249 allows remote authenticated users to gain elevated privileges on the affected system.
Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-7249?
As of now, there are no specific public exploits documented for CVE-2016-7249.
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