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CVE-2016-7253

8.8 · HIGH

The agent in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2, 2012 SP3, 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 2016 does not properly check the atxcore.dll ACL, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspec…

Published Nov 10, 2016CWE-264EPSS 11.86%

Overview

CVE-2016-7253 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

The agent in Microsoft SQL Server 2012 SP2, 2012 SP3, 2014 SP1, 2014 SP2, and 2016 does not properly check the atxcore.dll ACL, which allows remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors, aka "SQL Server Agent Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94056Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037250Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-136Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/94056Refwww.securitytracker.com/id/1037250Refdocs.microsoft.com/en-us/security-updates/securitybulletins/2016/ms16-136

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7253?

CVE-2016-7253 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on November 10, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-7253?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-7253?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-7253?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2016-7253 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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