#VU6261 Improper input validation in Windows Server and Windows - CVE-2017-0179
Published: April 12, 2017 / Updated: April 12, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6261
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0179
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS conditions.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation by Windows Hyper-V Network Switch on a host server. A remote authenticated attacker can run a specially crafted application on a guest operating system and cause a host machine to crash.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in denial of service.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.