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ID:9197 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0959
ID:9197 - Exploit for Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0959
Published: July 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12502
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0959
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable host operating system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in Windows Hyper-V when processing input data from guest operating system. A remote attacker with access to guest operating system could run a specially crafted application and compromise the host system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.