First published: Tue Apr 14 2015(Updated: )
Virtual Machine Manager (VMM) in Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (VMM functionality loss) via a crafted application, aka "Windows Hyper-V DoS Vulnerability."
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 |
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CVE-2015-1647 has a high severity rating, as it allows for potential denial of service against the VMM functionality.
To fix CVE-2015-1647, apply the security updates provided by Microsoft as detailed in the MS15-042 security bulletin.
CVE-2015-1647 affects Microsoft Windows 8.1 and Windows Server 2012 R2.
CVE-2015-1647 enables a denial of service attack against the Virtual Machine Manager in Hyper-V.
Guest OS users can exploit CVE-2015-1647 by running a crafted application designed to disrupt VMM functionality.