CVE-2017-0169 — MEDIUM (5.4)

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

5.4

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

ADJACENT_NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97459Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0169MitigationPatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97459Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0169MitigationPatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0169?

CVE-2017-0169 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.4 (MEDIUM). 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...

How severe is CVE-2017-0169?

CVE-2017-0169 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0169?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.