CVE-2018-1039: High severity microsoft .net framework 4 vulnerability

Published May 9, 2018
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Updated

A security feature bypass vulnerability exists in .Net Framework which could allow an attacker to bypass Device Guard, aka ".NET Framework Device Guard Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2.

Affected Software

27 affected components
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=1709
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 Windows Server 2008=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1

Event History

May 9, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-1039?

CVE-2018-1039 has a severity rating of 'Important' as it allows for bypassing of security features.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-1039?

To fix CVE-2018-1039, update the affected .NET Framework versions to the latest available version provided by Microsoft.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-1039?

CVE-2018-1039 affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1, 4.6, 3.5, and earlier versions.

4

Can CVE-2018-1039 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2018-1039 can potentially be exploited remotely if a vulnerable application is running.

5

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2018-1039?

Exploiting CVE-2018-1039 allows attackers to bypass Device Guard, potentially leading to unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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