(MS11-047) Vulnerability in Hyper-V Could Allow Denial of Service (2525835)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2011-1872
Advisory Date: JUN 16, 2011
DESCRIPTION
This bulletin resolves a privately reported vulnerability in Windows Server 2008 Hyper-V and Windows Server 2008 R2 Hyper-V, which could allow denial of service if an authenticated user sends a maliciously crafted packet to the VMBus. This vulnerability could not be exploited remotely or by an anonymous user.
TREND MICRO PROTECTION INFORMATION
Trend Micro Deep Security shields networks through Deep Packet Inspection (DPI) rules. Trend Micro customers using OfficeScan with Intrusion Defense Firewall (IDF) plugin are also protected from attacks using these vulnerabilities. Please refer to the filter number and filter name when applying appropriate DPI and/or IDF rules.
SOLUTION
AFFECTED SOFTWARE AND VERSION
- Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems and Windows Server 2008 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 2
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems
- Windows Server 2008 R2 for x64-based Systems Service Pack 1
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