CVE-2008-5100

Name: CVE-2008-5100
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2008-11-17T18:18:47.953+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 8.37%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2008-5100 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The strong name (SN) implementation in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727 relies on the digital signature Public Key Token embedded in the pathname of a DLL file instead of the digital signature of this file itself, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass Global Assembly Cache (GAC) and Code Access Security (CAS) protection mechanisms, aka MSRC ticket MSRC8566gs.. EPSS estimates a 8.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The strong name (SN) implementation in Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.50727 relies on the digital signature Public Key Token embedded in the pathname of a DLL file instead of the digital signature of this file itself, which makes it easier for attackers to bypass Global Assembly Cache (GAC) and Code Access Security (CAS) protection mechanisms, aka MSRC ticket MSRC8566gs.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

8.37%

94.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-310

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	.Net Framework	2.0.50727

References

Timeline

Published: Nov 17, 2008
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-5100?

How severe is CVE-2008-5100?

Severity scoring for CVE-2008-5100 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 8.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2008-5100?

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Source: NVD / NIST