CVE-2017-8759: Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Published Sep 13, 2017
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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 execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."

Other sources

Microsoft .NET Framework contains a remote code execution vulnerability when processing untrusted input that could allow an attacker to take control of an affected system.

CISA

Affected Software

51 affected components
Microsoft .NET Framework
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
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows 10 1511
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1
Microsoft Windows 10 1511
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1507
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft Windows 10 1703
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10 1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016

Event History

Sep 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Nov 3, 2021
Known Exploited
via CISA·12:00 AM
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-8759?

CVE-2017-8759 has a critical severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-8759?

To fix CVE-2017-8759, you should apply the relevant Microsoft security updates for the .NET Framework versions that are affected.

3

What versions of .NET Framework are impacted by CVE-2017-8759?

CVE-2017-8759 affects .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, and 4.7.

4

Can I test for CVE-2017-8759 in my environment?

You can test for CVE-2017-8759 by validating if the vulnerable .NET Framework versions are present and checking for applied patches.

5

What kind of attack vector does CVE-2017-8759 utilize?

CVE-2017-8759 can be exploited through malicious documents or applications that lead to remote code execution.

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