CVE-2017-0174

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Windows versions prior to the fixed version Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1 Windows 7 SP1 Windows 8.1 Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2 Windows RT 8.1 Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703 Windows Server 2016

Description The issue arises from improper handling of NetBIOS packets, leading to a denial of service. This allows attackers to affect the system.

Recommendations For Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows 7 SP1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows RT 8.1, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, 1703, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. For Windows Server 2016, update to a version that includes the fix for this issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting NetBIOS packet handling until a patch is available.