Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0959
Published: May 8, 2018 / Updated: July 20, 2023
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12502
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:P/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0959
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed 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.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-0959
Install updates from vendor's website.