7.5
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-0248

First published: Fri May 12 2017(Updated: )

Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to bypass Enhanced Security Usage taggings when they present a certificate that is invalid for a specific use, aka ".NET Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability."

Credit: secure@microsoft.com secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.WebApiCompatShim>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.WebApiCompatShim>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ViewFeatures>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.TagHelpers>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.TagHelpers>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Razor>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Razor>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Razor.Host>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Razor.Host>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Localization>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Formatters.Xml>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Formatters.Xml>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Formatters.Json>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Formatters.Json>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.DataAnnotations>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.DataAnnotations>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Cors>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Cors>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ApiExplorer>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.ApiExplorer>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Abstractions>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Abstractions>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/System.Net.WebSockets.Client=4.3.0
4.3.1
nuget/System.Net.WebSockets.Client=4.0.0
4.0.1
nuget/System.Net.Security=4.3.0
4.3.1
nuget/System.Net.Security=4.0.0
4.0.1
nuget/System.Net.Http.WinHttpHandler=4.3.0
4.3.1
nuget/System.Net.Http.WinHttpHandler=4.0.0
4.0.1
nuget/System.Text.Encodings.Web=4.3.0
4.3.1
nuget/System.Text.Encodings.Web=4.0.0
4.0.1
nuget/System.Net.Http=4.3.1
4.3.2
nuget/System.Net.Http=4.1.1
4.1.2
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Core>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc.Core>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc>=1.1.0<1.1.3
1.1.3
nuget/Microsoft.AspNetCore.Mvc>=1.0.0<1.0.4
1.0.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-0248?

    CVE-2017-0248 is rated as critical due to its potential to allow attackers to bypass security features.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-0248?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-0248, update your Microsoft .NET Framework to a version that is not vulnerable, such as 4.7 or later.

  • What versions of Microsoft .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2017-0248?

    CVE-2017-0248 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.7.

  • Can CVE-2017-0248 affect applications using .NET Framework?

    Yes, applications relying on the affected versions of the .NET Framework are vulnerable to CVE-2017-0248.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-0248 if I cannot immediately update?

    While updating is the best solution, temporarily strengthening certificate validation might help mitigate the risk until a full update can be applied.

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