ASP.NET
CVE-2018-8171 — ASP.NET Security Feature Bypass Vulnerability
Important
2018-07 archive
Executive Summary
A Security Feature Bypass vulnerability exists in ASP.NET when the number of incorrect login attempts is not validated. An attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could try an infinite number of authentication attempts. The update addresses the vulnerability by validating the number of incorrect login attempts.
Overview
Important
MS Severity
Not Exploited
MS Exploit Status
Exploitation Unlikely
MS Exploit Likelihood
EPSS Score
No EPSS score available for this CVE.
View on FIRST.orgAffected Products
7 affected products
| Product | KB Article | Severity | Impact | Restart Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASP.NET Core 1.0 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Unknown |
| ASP.NET Core 1.1 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Unknown |
| ASP.NET Core 2.0 | Commit (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Unknown |
| ASP.NET MVC 5.2 on Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5 | 4339279 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Maybe |
| ASP.NET MVC 5.2 on Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 | 4339279 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Maybe |
| ASP.NET Web Pages 3.2.3 on Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 Update 5 | 4339279 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Maybe |
| ASP.NET Web Pages 3.2.3 on Microsoft Visual Studio 2015 Update 3 | 4339279 (Security Update) |
Important | Security Feature Bypass | Maybe |
Patches
2 patches
| Article | Type | Restart |
|---|---|---|
Commit |
Security Update | Unknown |
4339279 |
Security Update | Maybe |
Known Exploits
No known exploits have been linked for this CVE yet. When available, exploit references will be sourced from public repositories and may be unverified, incomplete, or non-functional. Always review code carefully before use in any environment.
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