(MS15-042) Vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V Could Allow Denial of Service (3047234)

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  Severity: HIGH

  CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-1647

  Advisory Date: APR 22, 2015

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  DESCRIPTION

This update resolves a vulnerability in Windows 8.1, Server 2012 R2, and Server 2012 R2 Server core installation. The vulnerability exists is a denial of service vulnerability that exists in the Hyper-V. The attacker runs a specially crafted application while a virtual machine session is in place.

  SOLUTION

  PATCH: https://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/security/ms15-042.aspx

  AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION

• Windows Server 2012 R2 (Server Core installation)
• Windows Server 2012 R2
• Windows 8.1 for x64-based Systems

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