Vulnerability identifier: #VU21644

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2019-1230

CWE-ID: CWE-125

Exploitation vector: Local network

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 remote attacker to gain access to potentially sensitive information.

The vulnerability exists due to a boundary condition when the Windows Hyper-V Network Switch on a host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. A remote authenticated user on a guest operating system can run a specially crafted application that could cause the Hyper-V host operating system to disclose memory information.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 10 1703 - 10 1809

Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1803

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-1230

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.