CVE-2017-0169

What it is

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V running on a Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012. or Windows Server 2012 R2 host operating system 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-2017-0168.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment with an admin-level account. High risk of data exposure.

Exploit odds

1.6% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2017-04-12 14:59 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:57 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 1.6% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.4 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2017-04-12 14:59 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:57 UTC

Exploit probability

1.6% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Microsoft Windows 8.1
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012
• Microsoft Windows Server 2012 r2

Attack profile CVSS 3.0 · 5.4

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

High

Privileges needed

High

User interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

None

Availability

None

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