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CVE-2016-7270

UnknownEPSS 20.01%

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CVE-2016-7270 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Data Provider for SQL Server in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 mishandles a developer-supplied key, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Always Encrypted protection mechanism and obtain sensitive cleartext information by leveraging key guessability, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 20.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Data Provider for SQL Server in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 mishandles a developer-supplied key, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Always Encrypted protection mechanism and obtain sensitive cleartext information by leveraging key guessability, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
20.01%

97.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-7270?
The Data Provider for SQL Server in Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 mishandles a developer-supplied key, which allows remote attackers to bypass the Always Encrypted protection mechanism and obtain sensitive cleartext information by leveraging key guessability, aka ".NET Information Disclosure Vulnerability."
How severe is CVE-2016-7270?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7270 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 20.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7270?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST