What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0162?

CVE-2017-0162 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0162?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-0162. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 10 CVE-2017-0162

HIGH

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-04-12 secure@microsoft.com

RCE Microsoft Windows 10 Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012 Windows Server 2016

7.6

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.6 HIGH

AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Adjacent

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 12, 2017 - 14:59 cve.org

HIGH 7.6

DescriptionCVE.org

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0163, CVE-2017-0180, and CVE-2017-0181.

AnalysisAI

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0163, CVE-2017-0180, and CVE-2017-0181. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.