#VU12499 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0961
Published: May 8, 2018 / Updated: May 8, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU12499
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 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:U/U:Green
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0961
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Adjecent network
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Windows
Windows Server
Windows
Windows Server
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to an input validation error when processing vSMB packet data. An attacker running inside a virtual machine could run a specially crafted application that could cause the Hyper-V host operating system to execute arbitrary code.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to compromise vulnerable host system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.