CVE-2017-0051

Name: CVE-2017-0051
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.337+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.10%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch Denial of Service Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0074, CVE-2017-0076, CVE-2017-0097, CVE-2017-0098, and CVE-2017-0099.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Microsoft Windows 10 1607 and Windows Server 2016 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application hang) via a crafted Office document, aka "Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch Denial of Service Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0074, CVE-2017-0076, CVE-2017-0097, CVE-2017-0098, and CVE-2017-0099.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.10%

86.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96026Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037999
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0051Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96026Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037999
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0051Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 17, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0051?

How severe is CVE-2017-0051?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.10% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0051?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST