CVE-2018-8232

Name: CVE-2018-8232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-07-11T00:29:00.587+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.08%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2018-8232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.. EPSS estimates a 1.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.08%

61.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	All versions
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	15.7.5
Microsoft	Visual Studio 2017	15.8

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104640Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8232Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104640Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041271Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8232Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jul 11, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8232?

A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.

How severe is CVE-2018-8232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2018-8232?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2018-8232?

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Source: NVD / NIST