CVE-2018-0885: Input Validation

Published Mar 14, 2018

Updated

The Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch in 64-bit versions of Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2 and R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows a denial of service vulnerability due to how input from a privileged user on a guest operating system is validated, aka "Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability".

Affected Software

11 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows Server=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0885

Event History

Mar 14, 2018

CVE Published

via MITRE·05:00 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·05:00 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0885?

CVE-2018-0885 has a severity rating of Important.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0885?

To fix CVE-2018-0885, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected version.

Which versions of Microsoft Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0885?

CVE-2018-0885 affects Microsoft Windows Server 2008 SP2, R2 SP1, Windows Server 2012, Windows 10 versions up to 1709, and Windows Server 2016.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0885?

CVE-2018-0885 is a denial of service vulnerability.

Can CVE-2018-0885 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2018-0885 can be exploited remotely by sending specially crafted input to the Hyper-V Network Switch.