(MS15-042) Vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V Could Allow Denial of Service (3047234)
Severity: HIGH
CVE Identifier: CVE-2015-1647
Advisory Date: APR 22, 2015
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
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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