Vulnerability identifier: #VU11049

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0888

CWE-ID: CWE-200

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 an adjacent attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.

The weakness exists in Microsoft Hyper-V Network on a host operating system due to insufficient input validation. An adjacent attacker can run a specially crafted application and gain access to arbitrary data.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Windows: 8.1, 7, 10

Windows Server: 2008 - 2016 10.0.14393.10

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0888

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

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

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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