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."

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Analyzed - secure@microsoft.com

Published

2017-09-13

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2021-11-03, action due 2022-05-03: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-94

Affected products

• .net Framework (Microsoft)
• Microsoft .net Framework (Microsoft Corporation)

References

• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100742
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039324
• https://github.com/GitHubAssessments/CVE_Assessments_01_2020
• https://github.com/bhdresh/CVE-2017-8759
• https://github.com/nccgroup/CVE-2017-8759
• https://portal.msrc.microsoft.com/en-US/security-guidance/advisory/CVE-2017-8759
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42711/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2017-8759