CVE-2017-0181
HighSummary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could allow an attacker to execute code remotely on the host server, posing a significant security risk.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update the system to the latest version to patch this vulnerability and to monitor logs for potential attack attempts.
Other vulnerabilities in Windows Hyper-V Network Switch
See all- CVE-2017-0180High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system.
- CVE-2017-0163High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system.
- CVE-2017-0162High
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, or Windows Server 2016 fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system.
Original NVD description (English source)
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch running on a Windows 10 or Windows Server 2016 host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2017-0162, CVE-2017-0163, and CVE-2017-0180.