Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2017-0160
Published: April 11, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6254
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-0160
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation before loading libraries by Microsoft .NET Framework. A remote unauthenticated attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code on the target system with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in compromise vulnerable system.
Affected software
Microsoft .NET Framework
How to mitigate CVE-2017-0160
Install update from vendor's website.