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CVE-2018-8517

UnknownEPSS 5.83%

Last modified

CVE-2018-8517 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework improperly handles special web requests, aka ".NET Framework Denial Of Service 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 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, 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 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.. EPSS estimates a 5.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework improperly handles special web requests, aka ".NET Framework Denial Of Service 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 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, 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 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.83%

92.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5
Microsoft.Net Framework3.5.1
Microsoft.Net Framework4.5.2
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.2
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6
Microsoft.Net Framework4.6.1
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.1
Microsoft.Net Framework4.7.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8517?
A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework improperly handles special web requests, aka ".NET Framework Denial Of Service 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 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, 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 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
How severe is CVE-2018-8517?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-8517 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-8517?
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.

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Source: NVD / NIST