#VU7749 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-8664
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7749
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8664
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host server.
The vulnerability exists due to an error within Windows Hyper-V when processing input from guest operating system. A local user with access to guest operating system can execute arbitrary code on the host server.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable Hyper-V host server.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.