CVE-2017-8711

Name: CVE-2017-8711
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.677+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.05%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8711 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 10 1607 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-2017-8707, CVE-2017-8706, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8713.. EPSS estimates a 2.05% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 10 1607 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-2017-8707, CVE-2017-8706, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8713.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.05%

78.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100794Third 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-2017-8711Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100794Third 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-2017-8711Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8711?

How severe is CVE-2017-8711?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8711 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.05% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8711?

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