Improper input validation in Microsoft Visual Studio
CVE-2018-8232
A Tampering vulnerability exists when Microsoft Macro Assembler improperly validates code, aka "Microsoft Macro Assembler Tampering Vulnerability." This affects Microsoft Visual Studio.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
Published · last modified .
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.012 (67.3th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 67th percentile — 67.3% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.012 · newest: 0.012 · change: 0.000
Affected products
- Microsoft Visual Studio — versions 2017, 2017 Version 15.7.5, 2017 Version 15.8 Preview
- Microsoft Visual Studio 2017 — versions 15.7.5, 15.8
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1041271 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
- portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2018-8232 (Patch, Vendor Advisory)
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/104640 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2018-8232?
- CVE-2018-8232 is a high-severity vulnerability in Microsoft Visual Studio, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2018-07-11.
- How severe is CVE-2018-8232?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.