CVE-2019-0709

HIGHCVSS 7.6/10EPSS 4.04%

Last modified

CVE-2019-0709 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.6/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 4.04% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1
7.6/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability
4.04%

89.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
MicrosoftWindows 10All versions
MicrosoftWindows 101607
MicrosoftWindows 101703
MicrosoftWindows 101709
MicrosoftWindows Server 2016All versions

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0709?
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.
How severe is CVE-2019-0709?
CVE-2019-0709 has a CVSS score of 7.6/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-0709?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST