CVE-2018-0764: High severity microsoft .net core runtime vulnerability
.NET Core 1.0, 1.1 and 2.0 perform improper processing of XML documents. A remote unauthenticated attacker could exploit this vulnerability by issuing specially crafted requests to a .NET Core application.
References: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-0764 https://github.com/dotnet/core/blob/master/release-notes/2.0/2.0.5.md https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-0764 https://github.com/dotnet/corefx/commit/3f1155b
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Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1, 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4, 4.5, 4.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 5.7 and .NET Core 1.0. 1.1 and 2.0 allow a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial Of Service Vulnerability". This CVE is unique from CVE-2018-0765.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-0764?
The severity of CVE-2018-0764 is high with a CVSS score of 7.5.
What is the affected software for CVE-2018-0764?
The affected software for CVE-2018-0764 includes Microsoft .NET Framework versions 1.1 to 5.7, .NET Core 1.0, 1.1, and 2.0, and PowerShell Core 6.0.
How does CVE-2018-0764 impact XML documents?
CVE-2018-0764 allows a denial of service vulnerability due to the way XML documents are processed.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-0764?
More information about CVE-2018-0764 can be found at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102387), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040152), [Red Hat Advisory](https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0379).
How can I fix CVE-2018-0764?
To fix CVE-2018-0764, update to the latest versions of the affected software. Refer to the vendor's advisories and apply the recommended patches.