CVE-2017-8759
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CVE-2017-8759 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability.". CISA has confirmed active exploitation in the wild. EPSS estimates a 88.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Exploitation Status
This vulnerability is listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog, confirming active exploitation in the wild. Federal agencies must remediate by .
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.5.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.2 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8759US Government Resource
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Analyzed
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