# CVE-2016-7252: Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability

CVE-2016-7252 is fixed in Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems (CU) on 1 platform by KB3194717 (version ), released May 27, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: High.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2016-7252
- Priority: High
- CVSS: n/a (Important)
- EPSS: 0.1757
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Vendor exploitability assessment: Exploitation Unlikely
- Published: May 27, 2020
- Vendor advisory: https://msrc.microsoft.com/update-guide/vulnerability/CVE-2016-7252

## Description

<p>An information disclosure vulnerability exists in Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services when it improperly enforces permissions. An attacker could exploit the vulnerability if the attacker's credentials allow access to an affected SQL server database.</p> <p>An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could gain additional database and file information.</p> <p>The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how SQL Server Analysis Services enforces permissions.</p>

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Microsoft SQL Server 2016 for x64-based Systems (CU) |  | [KB3194717](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/microsoft/kb3194717.md) | May 27, 2020 |

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