CVE-2017-0075
CVE-2017-0075 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Windows 10 with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.6)
- CVSS v2: 7.4
- EPSS exploit prediction: 13% (96th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Microsoft Windows 10
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0109.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-0075?
- Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows Vista SP2; Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2; Windows 7 SP1; Windows 8.1; Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2; Windows 10 Gold, 1511, and 1607; and Windows Server 2016 allows guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This vulnerability is different from that described in CVE-2017-0109.
- How severe is CVE-2017-0075?
- CVE-2017-0075 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.6, rated high severity. It is exploitable over an adjacent network with high attack complexity, requires high privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-0075 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-0075?
- CVE-2017-0075 primarily affects Microsoft Windows 10. In total, 11 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-0075?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-0075 published?
- CVE-2017-0075 was published on 2017-03-17 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96698
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037999
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0075
Affected products (11)
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1511:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_10:1607:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_7:*:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2008:r2:sp1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2012:r2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_server_2016:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:microsoft:windows_vista:*:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
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