CVE-2018-0961 json
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate vSMB packet data, aka "Hyper-…
published 8y ago modified 4mo ago also EUVD-2018-1740
- cvss
- 7.6
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.1%
- EPSS 3.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 87%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Windows Hyper-V on a host server fails to properly validate vSMB packet data, aka "Hyper-V vSMB Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Windows Server 2016, Windows 10, Windows 10 Servers.
Patch / fix
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3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 87% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.6 | CVSS:3.0/AV:A/AC:H/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.4 | AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Affected products
- Microsoft Windows Server 2016
- Microsoft Windows 10
- Microsoft Windows 10 Servers
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
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portal.msrc.microsoft.com
/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0961
patch, vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040843
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/104032
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2018-0961
- NVD CVE-2018-0961
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