Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Microsoft | .Net Framework | 3.5 |
| Microsoft | Windows 10 | 1607 |
| Microsoft | Windows 8.1 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2012 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2016 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2019 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Server 2008 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows 7 | - |
| Microsoft | Windows Rt 8.1 | - |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106075Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8517PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106075Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8517PatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-8517?
CVE-2018-8517 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). 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, M...
How severe is CVE-2018-8517?
CVE-2018-8517 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-8517?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft .Net Framework, Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows Server 2012, Microsoft Windows Server 2016.