Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows 10
CVE-2017-0162
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0163, CVE-2017-0180, and CVE-2017-0181.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.031 (86.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.6 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_10 — versions 1511, 1607, 1703
- Microsoft Windows_8.1
- Microsoft Windows_server_2012 — versions r2
- Microsoft Windows_server_2016
- Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-v — versions Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows Server 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- secure@microsoft.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0162?
- CVE-2017-0162 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.6/10. Published 2017-04-12.
- How severe is CVE-2017-0162?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.6 out of 10.