| Severity | Critical |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE ID | CVE-2017-8759 |
| CWE ID | CWE-20 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild. |
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Microsoft .NET Framework Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications |
| Vendor | Microsoft |
This security advisory describes one critical risk vulnerability.
Severity: Critical
CVSSv3: 9.5 [CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:H/RL:O/RC:C] [PCI]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8759
CWE-ID:
CWE-20 - Improper Input Validation
Exploit availability: Yes [Search exploit]
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to uncpecified error when processing untrusted input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versionsMicrosoft .NET Framework: 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, 4.7
CPEhttps://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
Yes. This vulnerability is being exploited in the wild.