CVE-2017-0099: Input Validation
First published: Fri Mar 17 2017(Updated: )
Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and 2008 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, running as virtual machines, to cause a denial of service via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from those described in CVE-2017-0098, CVE-2017-0074, CVE-2017-0076, and CVE-2017-0097.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | ||
| Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 7 | =sp1 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =sp2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Vista | =sp2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0099?
CVE-2017-0099 has been rated with a severity level of important by Microsoft.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0099?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0099, users should apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected products.
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-0099?
CVE-2017-0099 affects several versions of Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-0099 enable?
CVE-2017-0099 allows guest OS users running as virtual machines to cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0099?
Currently, the best approach to avoid the risks associated with CVE-2017-0099 is to apply Microsoft's security updates as soon as they are available.
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