Vulnerability Description
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 affects Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1709 |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | 1709 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8218PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104402Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041110Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8218PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8218?
CVE-2018-8218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.7 (HIGH). 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-...
How severe is CVE-2018-8218?
CVE-2018-8218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.