CVE-2017-0164

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists in Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 Active Directory when an authenticated attacker sends malicious search queries, aka "Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability."

Category

4.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 5.37% Top 15%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Active Directory
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97448 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0164 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038235 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0164?
CVE-2017-0164 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0164?
To fix CVE-2017-0164, 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-2017-0164 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-0164 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~5% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0164?
CVE-2017-0164 affects Microsoft Corporation Active Directory.
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