CVE-2017-8623

Description

Windows Hyper-V in Windows 10 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a denial of service vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system, aka "Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Category

6.8
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 1.50% Top 20%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100042 vdb entry third party advisory
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8623 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039104 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8623?
CVE-2017-8623 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8623?
To fix CVE-2017-8623, 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-2017-8623 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2017-8623 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2017-8623?
CVE-2017-8623 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V.
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