CVE-2018-0786

Description

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0 SP2, 3.0 SP2, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, .NET Core 1.0 and 2.0, and PowerShell Core 6.0.0 allow a security feature bypass vulnerability due to the way certificates are validated, aka ".NET Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.75% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Corporation .NET Framework, .NET Core, and PowerShell Core
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0786 patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102380 third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040152 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0786?
CVE-2018-0786 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0786?
To fix CVE-2018-0786, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2018-0786 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0786 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0786?
CVE-2018-0786 affects Microsoft Corporation .NET Framework, .NET Core, and PowerShell Core.
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