CVE-2018-8202: High severity Microsoft .NET Framework vulnerability

Published Jul 11, 2018
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Updated

An elevation of privilege vulnerability exists in .NET Framework which could allow an attacker to elevate their privilege level, aka ".NET Framework Elevation of Privilege Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.0, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, 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 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.

Affected Software

87 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 .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 .NET Framework=4.7.2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.1
Microsoft Windows Server=1709
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=3.5
Any of the following
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
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=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=4.6
Microsoft Windows Server 2008=sp2
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=1607
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
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 Windows 10
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
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows 8.1
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=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=1709
Microsoft Windows Server=1709
All of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Any of the following
Microsoft Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
All of the following
Any of the following
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework=4.7.2
Microsoft Windows 10=1703

Event History

Jul 11, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
DescriptionWeakness
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8202?

CVE-2018-8202 is classified as a critical elevation of privilege vulnerability in the .NET Framework.

2

How do I fix CVE-2018-8202?

To mitigate CVE-2018-8202, ensure you apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected .NET Framework versions.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2018-8202?

CVE-2018-8202 affects users running Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, and 4.7.2.

4

What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2018-8202?

An attacker could exploit CVE-2018-8202 to gain elevated privileges on a vulnerable system.

5

Is CVE-2018-8202 present in Windows Server environments?

Yes, CVE-2018-8202 can also affect various Windows Server environments that utilize the vulnerable .NET Framework versions.

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