CVE-2017-8759

CVSS 2.0 Score 9.3 of 10 (high)

Details

Published Sep 13, 2017
Updated: Jan 14, 2018
CWE ID 20

Summary

CVE-2017-8759 is a vulnerability that affects Microsoft .NET Framework versions 2.0, 3.5, 3.5.1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 4.6.1, 4.6.2 and 4.7, allowing an attacker to remotely execute code through a malicious document or application. The vulnerability has a high severity rating with a CVSS score of 9.3 out of 10 and poses a potential danger to organizations as it allows unauthorized code execution on affected systems without requiring user interaction or authentication. To remediate the vulnerability, it is recommended to apply the latest security patches or updates provided by Microsoft for the affected versions of .NET Framework to mitigate the risk of exploitation and ensure system security.

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