Vulnerability identifier: #VU13779

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-8232

CWE-ID: CWE-264

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Visual Studio
Universal components / Libraries / Software for developers

Vendor: Microsoft

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of code logic in Microsoft Macro Assembler. A remote unauthenticated attacker can bypass security restrictions and introduce code into an application, which modifies data in an unintended manner.

Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Visual Studio: 15.7.5, 15.8 Preview

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External links
http://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8232

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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.