CVE-2017-0212
HighSummary
Windows Hyper-V contains a vulnerability that allows for elevation of privilege when Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and Windows Server 2016 fail to properly validate vSMB packet data.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could allow attackers to gain higher privileges in the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions that include security patches addressing this vulnerability.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Windows Hyper-V allows an elevation of privilege vulnerability when Microsoft Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, and 1703, and Windows Server 2016 fail to properly validate vSMB packet data, aka "Windows Hyper-V vSMB Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability".