CVE-2017-8664

Description

Windows Hyper-V in Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system, aka "Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.93% Top 30%
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-2017-8664 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039093 vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100085 vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8664?
CVE-2017-8664 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-8664?
To fix CVE-2017-8664, 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-2017-8664 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-8664 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-2017-8664?
CVE-2017-8664 affects Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-V.
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