#VU8254 Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2017-8759

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#VU8254 Improper input validation in Microsoft .NET Framework - CVE-2017-8759

Published: September 12, 2017 / Updated: November 20, 2020


Vulnerability identifier: #VU8254
Vulnerability risk: Critical
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:A/U:Red
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-8759
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: The vulnerability is being exploited in the wild
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 uncpecified error when processing untrusted input. A remote unauthenticated attacker can execute arbitrary code on the target system.

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

Note: this vulnerability is being actively exploited in the wild.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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