What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0168?

CVE-2017-0168 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.8 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.9%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0168?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-0168. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 8 1 CVE-2017-0168

MEDIUM

Information Exposure (CWE-200)

2017-04-12 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2008 Windows Server 2012

5.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.8 MEDIUM

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

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

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

Attack Vector

Network

Attack Complexity

High

Privileges Required

High

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

Apr 12, 2017 - 14:59 cve.org

MEDIUM 5.8

DescriptionCVE.org

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2 host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0169.

AnalysisAI

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.8), this vulnerability is remotely exploitable. This Exposure of Sensitive Information vulnerability could allow attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Exposure of Sensitive Information (CWE-200), which allows attackers to access sensitive data that should not be disclosed. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows Server 2012, or Windows Server 2012 R2 host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0169. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2008, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Minimize information in error messages, implement proper access controls, encrypt sensitive data at rest and in transit.