CVE-2017-0161

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

Description The issue arises from the Windows NetBT Session Services component failing to maintain certain sequencing requirements, allowing remote code execution. This enables remote attackers to execute arbitrary code and affect the system.

Recommendations For Microsoft Windows Server 2008 R2 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows 7 SP1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows Server 2012 Gold and R2, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows RT 8.1, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows 10 versions 1511, 1607, and 1703, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk. For Microsoft Windows Server 2016, update to a newer version to mitigate the risk.