Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	106073
Class:	Input Validation Error
CVE:	CVE-2018-8540
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Dec 11 2018 12:00AM
Updated:	Dec 11 2018 12:00AM
Credit:	Peter St�?¶ckli of Alphabot Security, Switzerland
Vulnerable:	Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.2 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.2 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5.1 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.7 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.6 Microsoft .NET Framework 4.5.2 Microsoft .NET Framework 3.5
Not Vulnerable:

Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Microsoft .NET Framework is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Attackers can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected system. Failed exploit attempts will result in denial-of-service conditions.

Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• .NET Framework Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• Microsoft Homepage (Microsoft)
  
• CVE-2018-8540 | .NET Framework Remote Code Injection Vulnerability (Microsoft)