CVE-2017-0171 — MEDIUM (5.9)

Vulnerability Description

Windows DNS Server allows a denial of service vulnerability when Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 are configured to answer version queries, aka "Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability".

CVSS Score

5.9

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	-
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	-

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98097Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0171PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98097Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0171PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-0171?

CVE-2017-0171 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.9 (MEDIUM). Windows DNS Server allows a denial of service vulnerability when Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 are configured to answer version...

How severe is CVE-2017-0171?

CVE-2017-0171 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-0171?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.