CVE-2018-8421
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CVE-2018-8421 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework processes untrusted input, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.. EPSS estimates a 28.91% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework processes untrusted input, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 2.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.0 | Sp2 |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.5.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.1 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.7.2 | — |
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 4.6.1 | — |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041636Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8421Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105222Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041636Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8421Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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