CVE-2018-0888: 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 7 SP1, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 and R2, Windows 10 Gold, 1511, 1607, 1703, and 1709, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server, version 1709 allows an information disclosure vulnerability due to how guest operating system input is validated, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability".

Affected Software

13 affected components

Microsoft Windows 10

Microsoft Windows 10=1511

Microsoft Windows 10=1607

Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Microsoft Windows 10=1709

Microsoft Windows 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

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-2018-0888

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-2018-0888?

CVE-2018-0888 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2018-0888?

To fix CVE-2018-0888, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for affected Windows versions.

Which products are affected by CVE-2018-0888?

CVE-2018-0888 affects various Microsoft Windows products, including Windows 7 SP1, Windows 10, and Windows Server 2016 among others.

What could happen if CVE-2018-0888 is exploited?

Exploitation of CVE-2018-0888 could allow unauthorized disclosure of information.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-0888?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-0888; the best approach is to apply the security patches.