Vulnerability identifier: #VU26778
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 7.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
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 user to escalate privileges on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the Windows Hyper-V on a host server. A remote administrator on the local network can trigger memory corruption and gain elevated privileges on a target operating system.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Windows: 10 1809 - 10 1909
Windows Server: 2019 - 2019 1909
External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2020-0918
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated privileged user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.