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CVE-2016-7253 is a privilege escalation issue in Microsoft SQL Server Agent. An authenticated remote user could gain higher privileges because the agent did not properly check the access control list for atxcore.dll. The sources identify affected SQL Server 2012, 2014, and 2016 versions, but do not provide CVSS details. Exposure is most likely on systems running the listed Microsoft SQL Server versions, especially where authenticated users can interact remotely with SQL Server Agent. The provided sources do not identify cloud service exposure, unauthenticated impact, or affected configurations beyond the named versions. Treat this as a targeted patching priority for legacy SQL Server estates. It is not shown as actively exploited in the provided sources, but privilege escalation on database infrastructure can raise business impact if attackers already have authenticated access. Mitigation focus: Apply the Microsoft security update referenced in MS16-136 for affected SQL Server versions.; Inventory SQL Server 2012, 2014, and 2016 instances for affected service pack levels.; Review Microsoft guidance for supported upgrade or patch paths where legacy versions remain deployed..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- MS16-136CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MS
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