CVE-2019-0720: Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Aug 14, 2019
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Updated

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch on a host server fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system, aka 'Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability'.

Other sources

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V Network Switch 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 Windows Hyper-V Network Switch validates guest operating system network traffic.

NVD

Affected Software

15 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=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft Windows Server 2019

Event History

Aug 14, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:55 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:55 PM
DescriptionSeverity
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:15 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2019-0720?

CVE-2019-0720 has a severity rating of critical as it allows remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2019-0720?

To fix CVE-2019-0720, update your affected Microsoft Windows operating system to the latest security patch provided by Microsoft.

3

Which systems are affected by CVE-2019-0720?

CVE-2019-0720 affects various versions of Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, 10, and Windows Server versions from 2008 to 2019.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2019-0720?

CVE-2019-0720 is a remote code execution vulnerability related to Windows Hyper-V Network Switch.

5

Can CVE-2019-0720 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2019-0720 can be exploited remotely by an authenticated user on a guest operating system.

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