Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-8218
Published: June 12, 2018 / Updated: June 12, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13317
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8218
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent low-privileged attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an error when virtual machines access the Hyper-V Network Switch. An adjacent attacker can run a specially crafted application that causes a host machine to crash.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-8218
Install updates from vendor's website.