#VU6267 Information disclosure in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0168

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6267

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0168

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

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 access important data.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in information disclosure.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1

Windows Server: 2008 R2 - 2008, 2012 R2 - 2012

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External links
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.