#VU13766 Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2018-8284
Published: July 10, 2018 / Updated: July 10, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU13766
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Microsoft .NET Framework
Software vendor:
Microsoft
Microsoft
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.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.