Remote Code Execution Vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V Network Switch by Microsoft

CVE-2017-0162

What is CVE-2017-0162?

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch due to improper validation of input from authenticated users on guest operating systems. This flaw allows an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the host server running vulnerable versions of Windows. It highlights the importance of ensuring robust input validation in virtualization environments to mitigate potential risks.

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