Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2018-8284
Published: July 10, 2018 / Updated: July 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13766
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8284
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vendor: Microsoft
Affected software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft .NET Framework
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation by the Microsoft .NET Framework. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specific input to an application utilizing susceptible .Net methods, inject and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
How to mitigate CVE-2018-8284
Install updates from vendor's website.