CVE-2017-0168

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2 host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0169.

Category

5.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.84% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232 vdb entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97418 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168 patch vendor advisory mitigation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0168?
CVE-2017-0168 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0168?
To fix CVE-2017-0168, 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-2017-0168 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0168 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-2017-0168?
CVE-2017-0168 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V.
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