CVE-2017-0096

Description

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from host OS memory via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Category

2.6
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.08% Top 25%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Hyper-V
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0096 patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96701 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037999 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0096?
CVE-2017-0096 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0096?
To fix CVE-2017-0096, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-0096 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0096 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0096?
CVE-2017-0096 affects Microsoft Corporation Hyper-V.
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