CVE-2018-8356

Description

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists when Microsoft .NET Framework components do not correctly validate certificates, aka ".NET Framework Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects .NET Framework 4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, ASP.NET Core 1.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, ASP.NET Core 2.0, ASP.NET Core 1.0, .NET Core 1.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2, .NET Core 1.0, .NET Core 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, 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.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.36%
Vendor Advisory microsoft.com
Affected: Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework
Affected: Microsoft .NET Core
Affected: Microsoft ASP.NET Core
Affected: Microsoft .NET Framework
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8356?
CVE-2018-8356 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-8356?
To fix CVE-2018-8356, 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-2018-8356 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-8356 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-8356?
CVE-2018-8356 affects Microsoft Microsoft .NET Framework, Microsoft .NET Core, Microsoft ASP.NET Core, Microsoft .NET Framework.
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