CVE-2018-8202

Description

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in .NET Framework which could allow an attacker to elevate their privilege level, aka ".NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.0 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 1.25% Top 25%

Vendor Advisory microsoft.com

Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework

References

Link	Tags
https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8202	patch vendor advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104665	third party advisory vdb entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041257	third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8202?: CVE-2018-8202 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8202?: To fix CVE-2018-8202, 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-2018-8202 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is possible that CVE-2018-8202 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2018-8202?: CVE-2018-8202 affects Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework.

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