CVE-2017-8714

Name: CVE-2017-8714
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-13T01:29:10.957+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.62%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8714 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2,, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Remote Desktop Virtual Host Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".. EPSS estimates a 3.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2,, Windows 10 1607, and Windows Server 2016 allows a remote code execution vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Remote Desktop Virtual Host Remote Code Execution Vulnerability".

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.62%

88.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Windows 10	1607
Microsoft	Windows 8.1	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	All versions
Microsoft	Windows Server 2012	r2
Microsoft	Windows Server 2016	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100797Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8714Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100797Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039341Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8714Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8714?

How severe is CVE-2017-8714?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8714 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8714?

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