#VU11746 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0957 

 

#VU11746 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0957

Published: April 10, 2018 / Updated: April 10, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU11746
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0957
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Software 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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