AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2017-8759
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2017-09-13 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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."
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-94, NVD-CWE-noinfo
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Microsoft · .NET Framework
- Added to catalog
- 2021-11-03
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-05-03
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:3.5:-:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:2.0:sp2:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:microsoft:.net_framework:4.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020
Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020
Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759
Exploit · Third Party Advisory
- https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759
Patch · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/
Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8759
US Government Resource