CVE-2016-7249

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Microsoft SQL Server 2016

Description The issue arises from improper handling of pointer casting, allowing remote authenticated users to gain privileges. An attacker could exploit this by accessing an affected SQL server database, potentially gaining elevated privileges to view, change, or delete data, or create new accounts.

Recommendations For Microsoft SQL Server 2016, apply the necessary security updates to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting access to the database to minimize the risk of exploitation.