#VU13767 Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2018-8260

 

#VU13767 Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2018-8260

Published: July 10, 2018


Vulnerability identifier: #VU13767
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-2018-8260
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Microsoft .NET Framework
Software vendor:
Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper checking of the source markup of a file. A remote unauthenticated attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted file with an affected version of .NET, inject and run arbitrary code in the context of the current user.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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