CVE-2018-8172

Description

A remote code execution vulnerability exists in Visual Studio software when the software does not check the source markup of a file for an unbuilt project, aka "Visual Studio Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio, Expression Blend 4.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 19.02% Top 10%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio

Affected: Microsoft Expression Blend 4

References

Link	Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041253	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8172	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104616	vdb entry third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8172?: CVE-2018-8172 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8172?: To fix CVE-2018-8172, 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-2018-8172 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8172 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~19% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8172?: CVE-2018-8172 affects Microsoft Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Expression Blend 4.

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