CVE-2017-0096: Infoleak

Published Mar 17, 2017

Updated

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from host OS memory via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0096

Event History

Mar 17, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·12:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·12:00 AM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0096?

CVE-2017-0096 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant potential impact on affected systems.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0096?

To fix CVE-2017-0096, install the security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected Windows versions.

What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0096?

CVE-2017-0096 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, and multiple Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-0096?

CVE-2017-0096 is a memory information disclosure vulnerability in the Hyper-V feature of Microsoft Windows.

Can CVE-2017-0096 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-0096 requires user interaction to exploit, as it involves running a crafted application within a guest OS.