CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-0957: Input Validation

First published: Thu Apr 12 2018(Updated: )

An information disclosure vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows RT 8.1, Windows Server 2016, Windows 8.1, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-0964.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1511
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 x64=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-0957?

    CVE-2018-0957 has a severity rating of important, indicating a significant potential risk.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-0957?

    To fix CVE-2018-0957, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for your affected version of Windows.

  • Which versions of Windows are affected by CVE-2018-0957?

    CVE-2018-0957 affects various versions including Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows RT, and Windows Server 2012 R2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-0957?

    CVE-2018-0957 is classified as an information disclosure vulnerability in Windows Hyper-V.

  • How does CVE-2018-0957 impact Windows Hyper-V?

    CVE-2018-0957 allows an authenticated user on a guest operating system to potentially disclose information from the host operating system.

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