#VU11048 Improper input validation in Windows and Windows Server - CVE-2018-0885
Published: March 13, 2018 / Updated: March 13, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU11048
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:A/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0885
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 an adjacent attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch on a host server due to insufficient input validation. An adjacent attacker can run a specially crafted application and cause a host machine to crash.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.