Denial of service in Microsoft Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0164

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to trigger denial of service.

The vulnerability exists in Active Directory when an authenticated attacker sends malicious search queries. A remote authenticated attacker can perform a denial of service attack against vulnerable system.

Affected software

How to mitigate CVE-2017-0164

Install updates from vendor’s website.

External References

• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0164

Related Security Bulletins

• Two vulnerabilities in Microsoft Active Directory
• Microsoft Windows Active Directory Denial of Service Vulnerability