CVE-2019-0690: Input Validation

Published Apr 8, 2019

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 CVE ID is unique from CVE-2019-0695, CVE-2019-0701.

Affected Software

16 affected components

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 7=sp1

Microsoft Windows 8.1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp1

Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2

Microsoft Windows Server 2012

Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2

Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1709

Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803

Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Remediation

Patch Available

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2019-0690

Event History

Apr 8, 2019

CVE Published

via MITRE·11:18 PM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·11:18 PM

DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0690?

CVE-2019-0690 has been rated with a severity score of high due to its potential to cause service disruption.

How do I fix CVE-2019-0690?

To fix CVE-2019-0690, apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of Windows.

What systems are affected by CVE-2019-0690?

CVE-2019-0690 affects multiple versions of Microsoft Windows, including Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and various Windows Server editions.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0690?

CVE-2019-0690 is a denial of service vulnerability associated with the Hyper-V Network Switch.

Can CVE-2019-0690 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2019-0690 requires a privileged user on the guest operating system to exploit the vulnerability.