What is CVE-2018-8529?

CVE-2018-8529 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Team Foundation Server (TFS) when basic authorization is not enabled on the communication between TFS and Search services.

How does CVE-2018-8529 affect Team Foundation Server?

CVE-2018-8529 affects Team Foundation Server by allowing remote code execution when basic authorization is not enabled between TFS and Search services.

What is the severity of CVE-2018-8529?

CVE-2018-8529 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

How can I fix CVE-2018-8529?

To fix CVE-2018-8529, enable basic authorization on the communication between Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Search services.

Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8529?

More information about CVE-2018-8529 can be found at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105910](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105910) and [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8529](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8529).

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CVE-2018-8529

critical

9.8

15/11/2018

5/8/2024

CVE-2018-8529

First published: Thu Nov 15 2018(Updated: )

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when Team Foundation Server (TFS) does not enable basic authorization on the communication between the TFS and Search services, aka "Team Foundation Server Remote Code Execution Vulnerability." This affects Team.

Credit: secure@microsoft.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Microsoft Team Foundation Server	=2018-1.1
Microsoft Team Foundation Server	=2018-3

Remedy

https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8529

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2018-8529?
CVE-2018-8529 is a remote code execution vulnerability in Team Foundation Server (TFS) when basic authorization is not enabled on the communication between TFS and Search services.
How does CVE-2018-8529 affect Team Foundation Server?
CVE-2018-8529 affects Team Foundation Server by allowing remote code execution when basic authorization is not enabled between TFS and Search services.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-8529?
CVE-2018-8529 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).
How can I fix CVE-2018-8529?
To fix CVE-2018-8529, enable basic authorization on the communication between Team Foundation Server (TFS) and Search services.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2018-8529?
More information about CVE-2018-8529 can be found at the following references: [http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105910](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/105910) and [https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8529](https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8529).

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