What is the CVSS score of CVE-2017-0169?

CVE-2017-0169 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.4 (Medium). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.5%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-0169?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2017-0169. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Windows 8 1 CVE-2017-0169

MEDIUM

Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)

2017-04-12 secure@microsoft.com

Microsoft Information Disclosure Windows 8 1 Windows Server 2012

5.4

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

5.4 MEDIUM

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

Attack Vector

Adjacent

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 5.4

DescriptionCVE.org

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V running on a Windows 8.1, 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-2017-0168.

AnalysisAI

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012. Rated medium severity (CVSS 5.4).

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified under CWE-20. An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V running on a Windows 8.1, 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-2017-0168. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012.

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.