CVE-2017-0098

Description

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows guest OS users, running as virtual machines, to cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0074, CVE-2017-0076, CVE-2017-0097, and CVE-2017-0099.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.62%
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-2017-0098 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96642 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037999 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0098?
CVE-2017-0098 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0098?
To fix CVE-2017-0098, 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-2017-0098 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0098 is being actively exploited. 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-2017-0098?
CVE-2017-0098 affects Microsoft Corporation Hyper-V.
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