CVE-2017-0174

Description

Windows NetBIOS in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a denial of service vulnerability when it improperly handles NetBIOS packets, aka "Windows NetBIOS Denial of Service Vulnerability".

6.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.48%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100038	vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0174	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039109	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0174?: CVE-2017-0174 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-0174?: To fix CVE-2017-0174, 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-2017-0174 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-0174 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-2017-0174?: CVE-2017-0174 affects Microsoft Corporation Microsoft Windows.

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