CVE-2017-8516

Name: CVE-2017-8516
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-08T21:29:00.563+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 8.04%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8516 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services in Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly enforces permissions, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 8.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services in Microsoft SQL Server 2012, Microsoft SQL Server 2014, and Microsoft SQL Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it improperly enforces permissions, aka "Microsoft SQL Server Analysis Services Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

8.04%

94.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Sql Server	2012	Sp3
Microsoft	Sql Server	2014	Sp1
Microsoft	Sql Server	2016	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100041Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039110URL Repurposed
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8516Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100041Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039110URL Repurposed
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8516Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 8, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8516?

How severe is CVE-2017-8516?

CVE-2017-8516 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 8.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8516?

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