Microsoft .NET Framework up to 4.7.2 input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as critical has been discovered in Microsoft .NET Framework up to 4.7.2. This affects an unknown part of the component .NET Framework. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-8540. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. No exploit is available. Applying a patch is advised to resolve this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Microsoft .NET Framework up to 4.7.2 (Programming Language Software). Affected is an unknown functionality of the component .NET Framework. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 12/11/2018. The weakness was published 12/11/2018 by Peter Stöckli with Alphabot Security as confirmed security update guide (Website). The advisory is shared for download at portal.msrc.microsoft.com. The public release has been coordinated with the vendor. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2018-8540 since 03/14/2018. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The advisory points out:

A remote code execution vulnerability exists when the Microsoft .NET Framework fails to validate input properly. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 119591 (KB4471332: Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 December 2018 Security Update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows : Microsoft Bulletins and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 91489 (Microsoft .NET Framework Security Update December 2018).

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (119591) and SecurityFocus (BID 106073†). Similar entries are available at VDB-127795, VDB-127796, VDB-127797 and VDB-127798. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 119591
Nessus Name: KB4471332: Windows 10 Version 1809 and Windows Server 2019 December 2018 Security Update
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: microsoft.com

Advisory: portal.msrc.microsoft.com
Researcher: Peter Stöckli
Organization: Alphabot Security
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2018-8540 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2018-8540
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-127800
SecurityFocus: 106073 - Microsoft .NET Framework CVE-2018-8540 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/12/2018 07:41
Updated: 06/18/2023 08:01
Changes: 12/12/2018 07:41 (80), 04/28/2020 16:17 (3), 06/18/2023 08:01 (4)
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