CVE-2017-0169

Description

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V running on a Windows 8.1, 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-2017-0168.

Category

5.4
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.33%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0169 patch vendor advisory mitigation
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97459 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0169?
CVE-2017-0169 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0169?
To fix CVE-2017-0169, 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-2017-0169 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0169 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-0169?
CVE-2017-0169 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V.
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