CVE-2018-0959

high-risk
Published 2018-05-09

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows 7, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2008, Windows Server 2012, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows Server 2008 R2, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.

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22.2% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — higher than 78% of all CVEs
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
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CVSS 7.6/10 High
ADJACENT_NETWORK / HIGH complexity

Affected Products (15)

Affected Vendors

Microsoft

References (6)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104031
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040843
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0959
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104031
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040843
Patch https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0959
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high-risk
Severity 20/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 14/34 · Moderate
Exposure 18/34 · Moderate