#VU7743 Information disclosure in Microsoft SQL Server - CVE-2017-8516
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7743
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.