CVE-2016-7249
HighSummary
Microsoft SQL Server 2016 does not properly perform a cast of an unspecified pointer, allowing remote authenticated users to gain privileges via unknown vectors.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability may lead to privilege escalation in the system, posing a serious threat to data security and system integrity.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update Microsoft SQL Server 2016 to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor user access.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Microsoft SQL Server 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."
Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS