Vulnerability in Microsoft Corporation .Net Framework
CVE-2017-8759
Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7 allow an attacker to execute code remotely via a malicious document or application, aka ".NET Framework Remote Code Execution Vulnerability."
EPSS: 0.940 (99.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Microsoft Corporation .Net Framework — versions Microsoft .NET Framework 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7
CISA KEV (Known Exploited Vulnerabilities)
This CVE is on the CISA KEV catalog, added on . CISA KEV inclusion means CISA has confirmed in-the-wild exploitation; US federal agencies are required to remediate within a published due date.
BOD 22-01 due date: .
Required action: Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- 100742 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759 (x_refsource_MISC)
- github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759 (x_refsource_MISC)
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759 (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
- 42711 (exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- 1039324 (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020 (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-8759?
- CVE-2017-8759 is a vulnerability in Microsoft Corporation .Net Framework. Published 2017-09-13.
- Is CVE-2017-8759 known to be exploited?
- Yes. CVE-2017-8759 is listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog (added 2021-11-03), indicating it is being actively exploited. 140 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed.