CVE-2019-0620: Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Jun 11, 2019
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Windows Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'. This CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0709, CVE-2019-0722.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker could run a specially crafted application on a guest operating system that could cause the Hyper-V host operating system to execute arbitrary code. An attacker who successfully exploited the vulnerability could execute arbitrary code on the host operating system. The security update addresses the vulnerability by correcting how Hyper-V validates guest operating system user input.

Microsoft

Affected Software

38 affected componentsFixes available
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 8.1 for x64-based systems
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server 2019
Microsoft Windows 10=1809
Microsoft Windows 10=1903
Microsoft Windows Server=1903
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012 R2
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows 10=1803

Event History

Jun 11, 2019
CVE Published
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·07:00 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness
Jun 12, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:49 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:49 PM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0620?

CVE-2019-0620 has a severity rating of critical, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0620?

To fix CVE-2019-0620, install the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-0620?

CVE-2019-0620 affects various versions of Windows 10, Windows Server 2012, and Windows Server 2016, among others.

4

What exploitation vector is used in CVE-2019-0620?

CVE-2019-0620 can be exploited by an authenticated user running a specially crafted application on a guest operating system.

5

Is there a known workaround for CVE-2019-0620?

There are no known workarounds for CVE-2019-0620; applying the security updates is the recommended solution.

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