8.8
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7254

First published: Thu Nov 10 2016(Updated: )

Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2 and 2012 SP3 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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft SQL Server=2012-sp2
Microsoft SQL Server=2012-sp3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7254?

    CVE-2016-7254 has a severity rating of important, indicating it can allow elevation of privilege.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2016-7254?

    CVE-2016-7254 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2 and SP3 installations.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7254?

    To resolve CVE-2016-7254, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for SQL Server 2012 SP2 and SP3.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-7254?

    CVE-2016-7254 is classified as an elevation of privilege vulnerability in Microsoft SQL Server.

  • Can CVE-2016-7254 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2016-7254 allows remote authenticated users to exploit the vulnerability.

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