CVE-2016-7250 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.8 Published 10 Nov 2016 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Authenticated attackers can exploit improper pointer casting in Microsoft SQL Server to elevate privileges within the database engine.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2016-7250?

CVE-2016-7250 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Sql Server, published on 10 Nov 2016. Any signed-in user can exploit it over the network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

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."

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7250?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Microsoft Sql Server.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7250?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7250 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7250 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7250 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-6x8x-9422-rjp5.