Information disclosure in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services
| Risk | Low |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-8516 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-264 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Microsoft SQL Server Server applications / Database software |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.
1) Information disclosure
EUVDB-ID: #VU7743
Risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8516
CWE-ID:
CWE-264 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege enforcement in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services. A remote authenticated attacker can gain access to potentially sensitive information.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain additional database and file information.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft SQL Server: 2012 11.0.2100.60 - 2016 13.0.1601.5
External linkshttp://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8516
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
How the attacker can exploit this vulnerability?
The attacker would have to send a specially crafted request to the affected application in order to exploit this vulnerability.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
