Vulnerability identifier: #VU11746

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0957

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Windows
Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Windows Server
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a quest user to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error in Windows Hyper-V. An authenticated user of guest operating system can obtain memory information from host system.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1 - 8.1 RT, 10

Windows Server: 2012 R2 - 2016

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0957

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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.