CVE-2017-0162

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.

• CWE-20

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038233
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0162Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97461Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038233
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0162Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Published

Apr 12, 2017

Last Modified

Jun 17, 2026

Status

Modified

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