CVE-2019-0711: Windows Hyper-V Denial of Service Vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Hyper-V 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-2019-0710, CVE-2019-0713.
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A denial of service vulnerability exists when Microsoft Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate input from a privileged user on a guest operating system. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker who already has a privileged account on a guest operating system, running as a virtual machine, could run a specially crafted application that causes a host machine to crash. To exploit the vulnerability, an attacker who already has a privileged account on a guest operating system, running as a virtual machine, could run a specially crafted application. The security update addresses the vulnerability by resolving a number of conditions where Hyper-V would fail to prevent a guest operating system from sending malicious requests.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-0711?
CVE-2019-0711 has a severity rating of important according to Microsoft's security classification.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0711?
To fix CVE-2019-0711, apply the latest security updates from Microsoft for your affected version of Windows or Hyper-V.
Who is affected by CVE-2019-0711?
CVE-2019-0711 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, Windows Server 2016, and Windows Server 2019.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0711?
CVE-2019-0711 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
Can CVE-2019-0711 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0711 can potentially be exploited by an attacker with privileged access on a guest operating system.