Vulnerability identifier: #VU12472

Vulnerability risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 7.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-0765

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Server applications / Frameworks for developing and running applications
ASP.NET Core MVC
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service attack.

The vulnerability exists due to an error when processing XML documents. A remote attacker can supply a specially crafted XML document and trigger denial of service (DoS) conditions.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Microsoft .NET Framework: 2.0, 3.0, 3.5 - 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6 - 4.6.2, 4.7 - 4.7.2

ASP.NET Core MVC: 2.0

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0765

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Q & A

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?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.