CVE-2017-8713: Infoleak
First published: Wed Sep 13 2017(Updated: )
The Windows Hyper-V component on Microsoft Windows Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 allows an information disclosure vulnerability when it fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability". This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-8707, CVE-2017-8711, CVE-2017-8712, and CVE-2017-8706.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft Windows 10 | ||
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1511 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1607 | |
| Microsoft Windows 10 | =1703 | |
| Microsoft Windows 8.1 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | ||
| Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64 | =r2 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8713?
CVE-2017-8713 has a medium severity rating because it allows information disclosure by improperly validating inputs in Hyper-V.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8713?
To mitigate CVE-2017-8713, apply the latest updates and patches provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.
What versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2017-8713?
CVE-2017-8713 affects Windows 8.1, Windows 10 (various build numbers), and Windows Server 2012 and 2016.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-8713?
CVE-2017-8713 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in the Hyper-V component of Windows.
Can CVE-2017-8713 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-8713 requires authenticated access to the guest operating system, limiting its remote exploitability.
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