CVE-2017-0183

Name: CVE-2017-0183
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-12T14:59:00.813+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 4.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-0183 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0178, CVE-2017-0179, CVE-2017-0182, CVE-2017-0184, CVE-2017-0185, and CVE-2017-0186.. EPSS estimates a 4.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0178, CVE-2017-0179, CVE-2017-0182, CVE-2017-0184, CVE-2017-0185, and CVE-2017-0186.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

4.41%

90.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Microsoft	Windows 10	All versions	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1511	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607	—
Microsoft	Windows 10	1703	—
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	—
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97428Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0183Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97428Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0183Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0183?

How severe is CVE-2017-0183?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-0183 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0183?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-0183?

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Source: NVD / NIST