CVE-2018-8436: Input Validation
First published: Thu Sep 13 2018(Updated: )
A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch on a host server fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system, aka "Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2018-8437, CVE-2018-8438.
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Windows 10 | =1803 | |
| Microsoft Windows Server 2016 | =1803 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8436?
CVE-2018-8436 is classified as a severity level of medium, as it can lead to denial of service conditions.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8436?
To mitigate CVE-2018-8436, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2018-8436?
CVE-2018-8436 affects Microsoft Windows 10 version 1803 and Windows Server 2016 version 1803.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-8436?
CVE-2018-8436 is a denial of service vulnerability that arises from improper input validation in the Microsoft Hyper-V Network Switch.
Who can exploit CVE-2018-8436?
CVE-2018-8436 can be exploited by a privileged user on a guest operating system to impact the host server.
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