What is the severity of CVE-2017-8516?

CVE-2017-8516 has a severity rating of Important due to its potential for information disclosure.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8516?

To remediate CVE-2017-8516, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.

Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2017-8516?

CVE-2017-8516 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP3, 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8516?

CVE-2017-8516 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability.

What causes CVE-2017-8516?

CVE-2017-8516 is caused by improper enforcement of permissions in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-8516

high

7.5

CWE

200

8/8/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-8516: Infoleak

First published: Tue Aug 08 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services in Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly enforces permissions, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft SQL Server	=2012-sp3
Microsoft SQL Server	=2014-sp1
Microsoft SQL Server	=2014-sp2
Microsoft SQL Server	=2016
Microsoft SQL Server	=2016-sp1

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8516

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8516?
CVE-2017-8516 has a severity rating of Important due to its potential for information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8516?
To remediate CVE-2017-8516, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected SQL Server versions.
Which versions of SQL Server are affected by CVE-2017-8516?
CVE-2017-8516 affects Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP3, 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8516?
CVE-2017-8516 is categorized as an information disclosure vulnerability.
What causes CVE-2017-8516?
CVE-2017-8516 is caused by improper enforcement of permissions in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services.

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