CVE-2017-0109: Input Validation

Published Mar 17, 2017
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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 execute arbitrary code on the host OS via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0075.

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-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Vista=sp2

Event History

Mar 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0109?

CVE-2017-0109 has a critical severity rating as it allows arbitrary code execution on the host OS by guest OS users.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-0109?

To fix CVE-2017-0109, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.

3

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2017-0109?

CVE-2017-0109 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows including Windows Vista, 7, 8.1, 10, and several Server editions.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-0109?

The impact of CVE-2017-0109 is that it allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS, compromising system integrity.

5

Is CVE-2017-0109 exploited in the wild?

There have been reports indicating that CVE-2017-0109 may be exploited by attackers, making it crucial to apply the necessary patches.

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