(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