Improper input validation in Microsoft Windows 10
CVE-2017-8714
The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2,, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Remote Desktop Virtual Host Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.036 (88.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows_10 — versions 1607
- Microsoft Windows_8.1
- Microsoft Windows_server_2012 — versions r2
- Microsoft Windows_server_2016
- Microsoft Corporation Windows Hyper-v — versions Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2,, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- secure@microsoft.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- secure@microsoft.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8714?
- CVE-2017-8714 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-09-13.
- How severe is CVE-2017-8714?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.