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Vulnerability DatabaseCVE-2020-0751
CVE-2020-0751:
vulnerability analysis and mitigation
Overview
A denial of service vulnerability (CVE-2020-0751) was identified in Microsoft Hyper-V, where the host server fails to properly validate specific malicious data from a user on a guest operating system. The vulnerability was disclosed on February 11, 2020, affecting Microsoft Hyper-V systems (NVD).
Technical details
The vulnerability exists in Microsoft Hyper-V's input validation mechanism, specifically when processing data from guest operating systems. This represents a security flaw in the hypervisor's ability to properly handle and validate input from guest environments (NVD).
Impact
When successfully exploited, this vulnerability can lead to denial of service conditions on the affected Hyper-V host server, potentially impacting the availability of virtualized resources and services (NVD).
Mitigation and workarounds
Microsoft has addressed this vulnerability through their security update program. System administrators are advised to apply the relevant security patches provided through the Microsoft Security Response Center (MSRC).
Additional resources
Source: This report was generated using AI
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