CVE-2017-0171

Name: CVE-2017-0171
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-05-12T14:29:01.143+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.06%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Windows DNS Server allows a denial of service vulnerability when Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 are configured to answer version queries, aka "Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 4.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Windows DNS Server allows a denial of service vulnerability when Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, and Windows Server 2016 are configured to answer version queries, aka "Windows DNS Server Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.06%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	All versions	Sp2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2008	r2	Sp1
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98097Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0171Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98097Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0171Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0171?

How severe is CVE-2017-0171?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0171?

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