CVE-2018-8517: High severity microsoft .net framework 4 vulnerability
A denial of service vulnerability exists when .NET Framework improperly handles special web requests, aka ".NET Framework Denial Of Service Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, 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 3.5.1, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-8517?
CVE-2018-8517 is a denial of service vulnerability in .NET Framework.
Which versions of .NET Framework are affected by CVE-2018-8517?
Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6, Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2, Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6/4.6.1/4.6.2/4.7/4.7.1/4.7.2 are affected.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8517?
The severity of CVE-2018-8517 is high, with a severity value of 7.5.
How does CVE-2018-8517 impact systems?
CVE-2018-8517 can result in a denial of service on systems running affected versions of .NET Framework.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2018-8517?
Yes, Microsoft has provided security guidance and updates to address the CVE-2018-8517 vulnerability.