CVE-2017-0174: Medium severity Microsoft Windows 10 vulnerability

Published Aug 8, 2017

Updated

Windows NetBIOS in Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows a denial of service vulnerability when it improperly handles NetBIOS packets, aka "Windows NetBIOS Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Affected Software

12 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows RT 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

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0174

Event History

Aug 8, 2017

CVE Published

via MITRE·09:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·09:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-0174?

CVE-2017-0174 is rated as a denial of service vulnerability that can affect the availability of the system.

How do I fix CVE-2017-0174?

To fix CVE-2017-0174, it is recommended to apply the relevant Microsoft security updates for your affected Windows version.

Which operating systems are affected by CVE-2017-0174?

CVE-2017-0174 affects Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, various versions of Windows 10, and several editions of Windows Server.

What impact does CVE-2017-0174 have on my system?

The impact of CVE-2017-0174 is a potential denial of service, causing system instability and making it inaccessible.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0174?

While the primary solution is to apply security updates, temporarily disabling NetBIOS over TCP/IP can serve as a workaround for CVE-2017-0174.