Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97418Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97418Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-0168?
CVE-2017-0168 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.8 (MEDIUM). 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 201...
How severe is CVE-2017-0168?
CVE-2017-0168 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0168?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.