Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-0109
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Microsoft

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU6046

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0109

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker with access to guest operating system to compromise the host system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in Windows Hyper-V. An attacker with access to guest operating system can execute arbitrary code on the host operating system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may allow an attacker to escalate privileges.

Mitigation

Install updates from Microsoft website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: Vista - 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10

CPE2.3 External links

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-0109


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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