critical
9.3
CWE
94
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2018-8284: Code Injection

First published: Wed Jul 11 2018(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to validate input properly, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Injection 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.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=2.0-sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=3.0-sp2
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=3.5
Windows 10
Windows 10=1607
Windows 10=1703
Windows 10=1709
Windows 10=1803
Microsoft Windows
Microsoft Windows Server
Microsoft Windows Server=r2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=3.5.1
Microsoft Windows 7=sp1
Microsoft Windows Server=r2-sp1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.5.2
Microsoft Windows RT
Microsoft Windows Server=sp2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.6
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.6.2
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.7
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.7.1
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.7.2
Microsoft Windows Server 2016
Microsoft .NET Framework 4=4.6.1
Microsoft Windows Server=1709
Microsoft Windows Server=1803
Microsoft Project Server=2010-sp2
Microsoft Project Server=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Enterprise Server 2016=2016
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Foundation 2013=2013-sp1
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2010-sp2
Microsoft SharePoint Server 2010=2013-sp1

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8284

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2018-8284?

    CVE-2018-8284 is rated as critical because it allows remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2018-8284?

    To fix CVE-2018-8284, it is recommended to apply the latest security updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of the .NET Framework.

  • Which versions of .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2018-8284?

    CVE-2018-8284 affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.0, 3.5, 4.6.1, 4.6.2, 4.7, 4.7.1, and 4.7.2.

  • What is a remote code execution vulnerability in CVE-2018-8284?

    A remote code execution vulnerability like CVE-2018-8284 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on a target system without physical access.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2018-8284?

    There are no known workarounds for CVE-2018-8284; applying the security updates from Microsoft is essential to mitigate this vulnerability.

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