CVE-2017-8711 — MEDIUM (5.3)

Vulnerability Description

The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it 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-2017-8707, CVE-2017-8706, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8713.

CVSS Score

5.3

MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

HIGH

Privileges Required

HIGH

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

CHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-200

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100794Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039317Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8711PatchVendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100794Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039317Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8711PatchVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-8711?

CVE-2017-8711 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.3 (MEDIUM). The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on...

How severe is CVE-2017-8711?

CVE-2017-8711 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8711?

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