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CVE-2016-0090

7.1 · HIGH

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from host OS memory via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Informatio…

Published Apr 12, 2016CWE-200EPSS 3.03%

Overview

CVE-2016-0090 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Hyper-V in Microsoft Windows 8.1, Windows Server 2012 R2, and Windows 10 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from host OS memory via a crafted application, aka "Hyper-V Information Disclosure Vulnerability."

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-0090?

CVE-2016-0090 is a high-severity vulnerability. It was published on April 12, 2016 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2016-0090?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.1, rated HIGH. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2016-0090?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2016-0090?

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