CVE-2018-0765: XEE

Published May 9, 2018
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Updated

A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET and .NET Core improperly process XML documents, aka ".NET and .NET Core Denial of Service Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, 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 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, .NET Core 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Affected Software

26 affected components
Microsoft .NET Core=2.0
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Microsoft Windows 10
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows 10=1703
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows 8.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2012
Microsoft Windows Server 2012=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft Windows Server 2016=1803
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=r2-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.5.2
Microsoft Windows RT 8.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2

Event History

May 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2018-0765?

CVE-2018-0765 refers to a denial of service vulnerability in .NET and .NET Core when processing XML documents.

2

Which software is affected by CVE-2018-0765?

CVE-2018-0765 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, 4.7.1, and .NET Core 2.0.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0765?

CVE-2018-0765 has a severity rating of high with a CVSS score of 7.5.

4

How does CVE-2018-0765 impact my system?

CVE-2018-0765 can be exploited to cause a denial of service on systems running affected versions of .NET Framework and .NET Core.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-0765?

Yes, Microsoft has released security updates to address CVE-2018-0765. It is recommended to install the latest updates to protect against this vulnerability.

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