CVE-2016-7250
First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )
Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 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 | =2014-sp1 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2014-sp2 | |
| Microsoft SQL Server | =2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7250?
CVE-2016-7250 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7250?
To fix CVE-2016-7250, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server.
Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2016-7250?
CVE-2016-7250 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 2016.
Can unprivileged users exploit CVE-2016-7250?
Yes, CVE-2016-7250 allows remote authenticated users to potentially gain higher privileges.
What is the nature of the vulnerability described in CVE-2016-7250?
CVE-2016-7250 arises from improper pointer casting that can lead to privilege escalation.
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