CVE-2019-0713: 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-2019-0711.
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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-2019-0713?
CVE-2019-0713 has a severity rating of 'Important' according to Microsoft's standards.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0713?
To fix CVE-2019-0713, you should install the latest security updates released by Microsoft.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-0713?
CVE-2019-0713 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 10, Windows 7, Windows 8.1, and Windows Server editions.
What type of attack vector is associated with CVE-2019-0713?
CVE-2019-0713 can be exploited by a denial of service attack from a privileged user on a guest operating system.
Can CVE-2019-0713 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2019-0713 requires local access to the system, so it cannot be exploited remotely.