First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )
Credit: secure@microsoft.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Microsoft ASP.NET Core | =1.0 | |
Microsoft ASP.NET Core | =1.1 | |
Microsoft ASP.NET Core | =2.0 | |
Microsoft ASP.NET Model View Controller | =5.2 | |
Microsoft Asp.net Webpages | =3.2.3 |
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CVE-2018-8171 is a Security Feature Bypass vulnerability in ASP.NET when the number of incorrect login attempts is not validated.
CVE-2018-8171 affects ASP.NET, ASP.NET Core 1.0, ASP.NET Core 1.1, ASP.NET Core 2.0, and ASP.NET MVC 5.2.
CVE-2018-8171 has a severity rating of 7.5 (high).
To fix CVE-2018-8171, apply the necessary security updates provided by Microsoft.
You can find more information about CVE-2018-8171 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/104659), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1041267), and [Microsoft Security Guidance](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8171).