CVE-2017-8759 Microsoft .NET Framework Remote Code Execution
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via malicious documents or applications exploiting a code injection flaw in the .NET Framework.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 3 Nov 2021
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-8759?
CVE-2017-8759 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Microsoft .Net Framework, published on 13 Sep 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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."
Weakness: CWE-94
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-8759?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Microsoft .Net Framework.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8759?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-8759 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 3 May 2022.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-8759 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2017-8759 in the wild since at least 3 Nov 2021.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 16 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Microsoft .Net Framework
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rc4w-p9f6-7c7q.