CVE-2017-0057

Name: CVE-2017-0057
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-03-17T00:59:01.493+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 13.96%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0057 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. DNS client in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 fails to properly process DNS queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) convincing a workstation user to visit an untrusted webpage or (2) tricking a server into sending a DNS query to a malicious DNS server, aka "Windows DNS Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability.". EPSS estimates a 13.96% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

DNS client in Microsoft Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 fails to properly process DNS queries, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information via (1) convincing a workstation user to visit an untrusted webpage or (2) tricking a server into sending a DNS query to a malicious DNS server, aka "Windows DNS Query Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Metrics

EPSS Probability

13.96%

96.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Rt 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0057Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96695Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038001
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0057Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0057?

How severe is CVE-2017-0057?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0057 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.96% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0057?

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