#VU7728 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2017-0174
Published: August 8, 2017 / Updated: August 8, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU7728
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0174
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 perform d denial of service attack.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing NetBIOS packets. A remote attacker in the local network can send a series of TCP packets to a target system and cause denial of service.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.