Microsoft Windows Hyper-V Multiple Vulnerabilties

Last Update Date: 13 Apr 2016 12:03 Release Date: 13 Apr 2016 3719 Views

RISK: High Risk

TYPE: Operating Systems - Windows OS

Hyper-V Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
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. Customers who have not enabled the Hyper-V role are not affected.
Multiple Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerabilities
Information disclosure vulnerabilities exist when Windows Hyper-V on a host operating system fails to properly validate input from an authenticated user on a guest operating system. To exploit the vulnerabilities, an attacker on a guest operating system could run a specially crafted application that could cause the Hyper-V host operating system to disclose memory information. Customers who have not enabled the Hyper-V role are not affected.