Information disclosure in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2017-8516
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7743
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8516
CWE-ID: CWE-264
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-8516
Install updates from vendor's website.