CVE-2017-8707

Name: CVE-2017-8707
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.537+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.42%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8707 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it 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-2017-8706, CVE-2017-8711, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8713.. EPSS estimates a 2.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it 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-2017-8706, CVE-2017-8711, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8713.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.42%

82.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

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 2016	All versions	—

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100790Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039317Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8707Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100790Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039317Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8707Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8707?

How severe is CVE-2017-8707?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8707 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8707?

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