CVE-2017-0193: High severity windows 10 vulnerability
Windows Hyper-V in Microsoft 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 an attacker to gain elevated privileges on a target guest operating system when Windows Hyper-V instruction emulation fails to properly enforce privilege levels, aka "Hypervisor Code Integrity Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-0193?
CVE-2017-0193 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow elevated privileges in the affected systems.
How do I fix CVE-2017-0193?
To mitigate CVE-2017-0193, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected Windows version.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-0193?
CVE-2017-0193 affects various Windows operating systems including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, and multiple versions of Windows Server.
What does CVE-2017-0193 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2017-0193 allows attackers to gain elevated privileges on a target guest operating system hosted by Hyper-V.
Is CVE-2017-0193 specific to certain versions of Windows?
Yes, CVE-2017-0193 specifically impacts Windows Operating Systems from Windows 7 SP1 to Windows Server 2016.