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CVE-2017-0212

7.6 · HIGH
Published May 12, 2017 microsoft CWE-20 EPSS 1.14% (64th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2017-0212 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on May 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical Description

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".

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-0212?

CVE-2017-0212 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on May 12, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2017-0212?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.6, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-0212?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-0212?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2017-0212 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.