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CVE-2019-0722

8.8 · HIGH
Published Jun 12, 2019 microsoft CWE-20 EPSS 4.72% (91th pctl)

Overview

CVE-2019-0722 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on June 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. 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.

Affected Products

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2019-0722?

CVE-2019-0722 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting microsoft windows_10. It was published on June 12, 2019 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2019-0722?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 8.8, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2019-0722?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from microsoft. Update windows_10 to the latest patched version. 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-2019-0722?

CyberStrike's AI-powered security agents can automatically detect CVE-2019-0722 across your infrastructure using autonomous pentesting, DAST scanning, and HackBrowser. The platform continuously monitors for known vulnerabilities and provides actionable remediation guidance prioritized by real-world exploitability.