CVE-2017-0168

Name: CVE-2017-0168
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.593+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 5.56%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0168 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 5.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

5.56%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97418Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038232
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0168Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 12, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0168?

How severe is CVE-2017-0168?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0168 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0168?

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