HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2017-8664

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 fai...

Vulnerability 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".

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10-
MicrosoftWindows 8.1All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2012All versions
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8664?

CVE-2017-8664 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 fai...

How severe is CVE-2017-8664?

CVE-2017-8664 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8664?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.